Verrado Middle School

20880 W MAIN ST
BUCKEYE, AZ 85396

vms.lesd79.org

675 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Verrado Middle School, located in the master-planned community of Buckeye, Arizona, is part of the Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered environment. It emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by blending rigorous classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and extracurricular engagement, all while maintaining close ties to the surrounding Verrado community.

The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its focus on fostering a collaborative atmosphere among students, staff, and parents. By leveraging the resources of the Litchfield Elementary School District, Verrado Middle School provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. Whether through its focus on technology integration, community service, or student athletics and clubs, the school aims to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens.

675

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verrado Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	304
Black	30
Asian	16
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

Hispanic
304 (45.0 %)
White
287 (42.5 %)
Two or More
36 (5.3 %)
Black
30 (4.4 %)
Asian
16 (2.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Phone:	(623)547-1300
Website:	http://vms.lesd79.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 230