Mountain Trail Middle School

2323 E MOUNTAIN GATE PASS
PHOENIX, AZ 85024

mountaintrail.pvschools.net/

835 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Mountain Trail Middle School, located in the Cave Creek/Phoenix area, is a prominent campus within the Paradise Valley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The campus culture emphasizes high standards of student achievement while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, leadership, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mountain Trail offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests and develop critical social skills during their transition to high school. By integrating robust academic instruction with opportunities for creative and physical expression, Mountain Trail Middle School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

835

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	250
Black	14
Asian	58
Two or More	41
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

White
461 (55.2%)
Hispanic
250 (29.9%)
Asian
58 (6.9%)
Two or More
41 (4.9%)
Black
14 (1.7%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)

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:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-4600
Website:	http://mountaintrail.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
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 7 433

Grade 8 402