Palo Verde Middle School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

paloverde.wesdschools.org/

870 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Palo Verde Middle School, located at 7502 N 39th Ave in Phoenix, Arizona, is a prominent campus within the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger district framework, the school aims to prepare its diverse student population for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular exploration.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, students, and families. By utilizing the resources and initiatives provided by the Washington Elementary School District, Palo Verde Middle School works to implement modern teaching strategies and technology integration to meet the evolving needs of its learners. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment processes, or specific academic programs, the official district website at [www.wesdschools.org](http://www.wesdschools.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-wide resources.

870

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palo Verde Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	563
Black	115
Asian	52
Two or More	26
American Indian	20

Hispanic
563 (64.7 %)
Black
115 (13.2 %)
White
94 (10.8 %)
Asian
52 (6.0 %)
Two or More
26 (3.0 %)
American Indian
20 (2.3 %)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)347-2500
Website:	http://paloverde.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Grade 7 411

Grade 8 442