Fountain Hills Middle School

16000 E PALISADES BLVD
FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ 85268

msfp.fountainhillsschools.org/

250 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Fountain Hills Middle School (FHMS), located in the scenic community of Fountain Hills, Arizona, serves as a core educational hub within the Fountain Hills Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, FHMS aims to develop both the intellectual capabilities and the character of its students, preparing them for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic student development. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests, cultivate social skills, and engage with their peers. Through its partnership with local families and the broader district, Fountain Hills Middle School strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens.

250

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fountain Hills Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	41
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	21
American Indian	39

White
143 (57.2%)
Hispanic
41 (16.4%)
American Indian
39 (15.6%)
Two or More
21 (8.4%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

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:	Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Phone:	(480)664-5420
Website:	http://msfp.fountainhillsschools.org/
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 71

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 96