Mountain Trail Middle School

2323 E Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 835 students in grades 5-8, Mountain Trail Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mountain Trail Middle School's student population of 835 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Mountain Trail Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Trail Middle School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#546 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
45%
34%
47%
40%
32%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
30%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
55%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Trail Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Trail Middle School is ranked #546 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mountain Trail Middle School often compared to?
Mountain Trail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explorer Middle School, Pinnacle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Mountain Trail Middle School?
835 students attend Mountain Trail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mountain Trail Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Trail Middle School?
Mountain Trail Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Trail Middle School offer ?
Mountain Trail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Trail Middle School part of?
Mountain Trail Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241).
In what neighborhood is Mountain Trail Middle School located?
Mountain Trail Middle School is located in the Desert View Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 7 other public schools located in Desert View Village.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 835 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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