Wade Carpenter Middle School

Nogales Unified District (4457)
595 W KINO ST
NOGALES, AZ 85621
576 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wade Carpenter Middle School, located in Nogales, Arizona, is part of the Nogales Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for success in future academic endeavors while addressing the unique needs of a diverse student population in a border-region community.

The school emphasizes community involvement and effective communication between educators, students, and parents to support student achievement. Through its website, the institution provides resources for families to stay updated on district policies, academic calendars, and campus activities. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Wade Carpenter Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking skills and personal responsibility, ensuring that students are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.
576
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    575 (99.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Nogales Unified District (4457)
Phone: (520)287-0820
Website: http://wcms.nusd.k12.az.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 201
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 207
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Desert Shadows Middle School
Nogales Unified District (4457)
760 Students
340 Blvd. del Rey David
Nogales, AZ 85621 (4.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th