Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dysart Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dysart Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dysart Middle School's student population of 602 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dysart Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dysart Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1392 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
73%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
13%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dysart Unified District (4243)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dysart Middle School's ranking?
Dysart Middle School is ranked #1392 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dysart Middle School often compared to?
Dysart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Dysart Middle School?
602 students attend Dysart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dysart Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dysart Middle School?
Dysart Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dysart Middle School offer ?
Dysart Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dysart Middle School part of?
Dysart Middle School is part of Dysart Unified District (4243).
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