Vulture Peak Middle School

Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
118 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Vulture Peak Middle School, located in Wickenburg, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Wickenburg Unified School District. As a middle school environment, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school education, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential study habits tailored to the needs of young adolescents.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Wickenburg Unified School District, emphasizing a commitment to student achievement and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Vulture Peak Middle School aims to foster an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the challenges of secondary education within the Wickenburg community.
118
Total Students
10.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    59 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (46.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
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: Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
Phone: (928)684-6700
Website: http://wickenburgschools.org/Domain/10
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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 47
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio