Explorer Middle School
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 843 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 28th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 22401 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85050
School District Details
- Paradise Valley Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,287
- Graduation Rate: 78.8%
- Dropout Rate: 2.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.5
- Enrolled Students: 33,058
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 843
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 23.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 428 (50.8%)
- Females: 415 (49.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 12 (1.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 59 (7.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 71 (8.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 23 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 37 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 9.5% |
| White | 703 | 83.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 103 | 12.2% |
| 7th Grade | 390 | 46.3% |
| 8th Grade | 350 | 41.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 41%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:59%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $43,484
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,423 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,111 | 69% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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2 reviews for Explorer Middle School
- Reviewed by Student on July 13, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i love this school!!!!!!
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 05, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- sucks.
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