MOUNTAINSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mountainside Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) school district, located in Scottsdale, AZ with about 630 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Mountainside Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Mountainside Middle School is a highly regarded public middle school located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving students within the Scottsdale Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. With a curriculum designed to challenge students as they transition from elementary to high school, Mountainside offers a wide range of core subjects, honors programs, and elective courses, such as STEM, performing arts, and foreign languages, aimed at catering to diverse student interests and talents.
Beyond the classroom, Mountainside Middle School prioritizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports teams, academic clubs, and student leadership opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By focusing on critical thinking, technological literacy, and social-emotional growth, Mountainside strives to prepare its students for future academic success and responsible citizenship in a modern world.
For more information, contact Mountainside Middle School at (480) 484-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-4412
(480) 484-6100
MOUNTAINSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Scottsdale, AZ with about 630 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scottsdale Unified District (4240)
- Total Students:
- 630
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 630 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOUNTAINSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- Asian
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.