Cholla Middle School

Washington Elementary School District (4260)

cholla.wesdschools.org/

681 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Cholla Middle School, located at 3120 W. Cholla in Phoenix, Arizona, is part of the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. As a district school, it emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while striving to foster a community where students can develop socially and emotionally during these formative years.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Cholla Middle School benefits from being part of a larger district infrastructure that provides access to various extracurricular activities and support services. The school’s website (http://www.wesdschools.org) serves as a central hub for families to stay updated on district-wide initiatives, school calendars, and resources designed to engage both students and parents. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, Cholla aims to help its diverse student body reach their full potential within the Phoenix area.

681

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cholla Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	385
Black	76
Asian	23
Two or More	30
American Indian	21

Hispanic
385 (56.5%)
White
146 (21.4%)
Black
76 (11.2%)
Two or More
30 (4.4%)
Asian
23 (3.4%)
American Indian
21 (3.1%)

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:	Washington Elementary School District (4260)
Phone:	(602)896-5400
Website:	http://cholla.wesdschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 5 6

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 365

Grade 8 306