Serving 764 students in grades 7-8, Flowing Wells Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flowing Wells Junior High School's student population of 764 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Potential Finds Opportunity.
School Rankings
Flowing Wells Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flowing Wells Junior High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowing Wells Junior High School's ranking?
Flowing Wells Junior High School is ranked #941 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Flowing Wells Junior High School often compared to?
Flowing Wells Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Cima Middle School, Marana Middle School, Orange Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Flowing Wells Junior High School?
764 students attend Flowing Wells Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Flowing Wells Junior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flowing Wells Junior High School?
Flowing Wells Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flowing Wells Junior High School offer ?
Flowing Wells Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flowing Wells Junior High School part of?
Flowing Wells Junior High School is part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) School District.
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