MOUNTAIN TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mountain Trail Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 689 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 31 teachers, Mountain Trail 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.

Mountain Trail Middle School, located in the Cave Creek/Phoenix area, is a prominent campus within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The campus culture emphasizes high standards of student achievement while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, leadership, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mountain Trail offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests and develop critical social skills during their transition to high school. By integrating robust academic instruction with opportunities for creative and physical expression, Mountain Trail Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Mountain Trail Middle School at (602) 449-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2323 East Mountain Gate Pass
Phoenix, AZ 85024
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MOUNTAIN TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 689 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
689
Teachers:
31.83
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
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 689 students

White
66.5%
Hispanic/Latino
23.5%
Two or more races
3.6%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.