Serving 481 students in grades 5-8, Shea Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Shea Middle School's student population of 481 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Shea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shea Middle School is 0.61, 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
#1268 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
52%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Shea Middle School's ranking?
Shea Middle School is ranked #1268 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Shea Middle School often compared to?
Shea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Shadows Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Shea Middle School?
481 students attend Shea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shea Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shea Middle School?
Shea Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shea Middle School offer ?
Shea Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shea Middle School part of?
Shea Middle School is part of Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) School District.
In what neighborhood is Shea Middle School located?
Shea Middle School is located in the Paradise Valley Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 41 other public schools located in Paradise Valley Village.
School Reviews
4 4/14/2018
I got to shea middle school and I love it there is great students and the teachers are fantastic.
5 10/20/2015
Our grandson is attending Shea Middle School and enjoys it very much. However, he is having
some trouble in math and won't ask for help. How can we get him some help that he needs to
pass the class.
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