Vista Verde Middle School
Phoenix, AZ · Middle School · Grades 7-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Vista Verde Middle School is a middle school located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school serves 544 students in grades 7-8.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Vista Verde Middle School performs below the state average for Arizona. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Other Schools in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Verde Middle School has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Vista Verde Middle School has 544 students enrolled in grades 7-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
Yes, Vista Verde Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +10, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Vista Verde Middle School is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) in Phoenix, Arizona. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.