Maricopa Wells Middle School

Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
45725 W HONEYCUTT AVE
MARICOPA, AZ 85139
940 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Maricopa Wells Middle School, located in Maricopa, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Maricopa Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By focusing on academic rigor, character development, and student engagement, the school aims to help adolescents navigate the unique challenges of their middle school years while preparing them for future success in higher education.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Maricopa Wells Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to encourage students to explore their interests, build social skills, and develop a sense of community within the school. With a focus on modern teaching practices and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.
940
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    435 (46.3%)
  • White
    197 (21.0%)
  • Black
    167 (17.8%)
  • Two or More
    66 (7.0%)
  • American Indian
    50 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    14 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (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: Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
Phone: (520)568-7100
Website: http://www.musd20.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
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 6 302
Grade 7 311
Grade 8 327
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Desert Wind Middle School
Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
898 Students
35565 W HONEYCUTT RD
MARICOPA, AZ 85138 (6.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th