FOUNTAIN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Fountain Hills Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) school district, located in Fountain Hills, AZ with about 552 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Fountain Hills Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fountain Hills Middle School (FHMS), located in the scenic community of Fountain Hills, Arizona, serves as a core educational hub within the Fountain Hills Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, FHMS aims to develop both the intellectual capabilities and the character of its students, preparing them for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic student development. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, cultivate social skills, and engage with their peers. Through its partnership with local families and the broader district, Fountain Hills Middle School strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Fountain Hills Middle School at (480) 664-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15414 N. McDowell Mountain Roa
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
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FOUNTAIN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fountain Hills, AZ with about 552 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
552
Teachers:
25.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 552 students

White
62.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
16.8%
Hispanic/Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.