Western Valley Middle School

wvms.fesd.org/

550 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Western Valley Middle School is a public school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students within the Fowler Elementary School District. Situated on West Durango Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

As part of the Fowler Elementary School District, the school focuses on community engagement and providing a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body. The district’s broader mission centers on academic excellence and ensuring that students have access to the resources and technology necessary to succeed in a modern educational landscape. For families seeking more specific information regarding programs, extracurricular activities, or enrollment details, the school’s official website at http://www.fesd.org serves as the primary hub for district-wide communication and resources.

550

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	469
Black	51
Two or More	6
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
469 (85.3 %)
Black
51 (9.3 %)
White
15 (2.7 %)
American Indian
7 (1.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Fowler Elementary District (4273)
Phone:	(623)707-2200
Website:	http://wvms.fesd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
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 6 163

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 194