Anchored in a North Phoenix residential neighborhood, Palo Verde Middle School serves about 1,000 students in seventh and eighth grades within the Washington Elementary School District.
As a teaching philosophy, faculty here follow the principles of academic teaming in which students are grouped with a core team of teachers that work together to create a more holistic approach to learning. Teams, for instance, can better establish goals and balance resources and classwork, and the structure is more conducive to group trips and enrichment activities that are more focused on a particular team’s needs.
Outside of the classroom, students can develop interests in a variety of extracurriculars and electives including music, art, chess club, spirit club, and many more. Additionally, active Palo Verde Panthers can participate in numerous athletics such as basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and dance line, among various others. These teams typically compete against local rivals at Cholla, Desert Foothills, Mountain Sky, and Royal Palm.
Among notable services that complement the regular curriculum are an English Language Learner program, Native American programs, crisis intervention services, after school remedial classes, and on-site special education.
With its substantial curriculum, various athletics, and wide range of services offered, Palo Verde Middle School creates an atmosphere that helps students to grow and develop academically as well as socially.
Palo Verde Middle School
Public Pre-K, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
7502 N 39th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ
Washington Elementary School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.6%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
75%
State Average
44%
Science
16%
State Average
31%
Student Diversity
Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Hispanic
64.7%
Black
13.2%
White
10.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
2.3%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/14/2018
Palo Verde help me build character and helped me choose a great high school to attend. I had a great time learning here and the teachers were awesome, always there to help.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/5/2025
I believe Palo Verde is an excellent school. My daughter really enjoyed the atmosphere and the teachers. The curriculum is appropriate for the grade level, sometimes advanced. I definitely recommend this school.
2/5/2025
I have been very impressed with the school over all and the staff are dedicated to make sure students can be who they want to be and that set the kids up to succeed.
1/14/2025
I have personally witnessed how much effort and care the Administration and Faculty put into this school. Any student would be lucky to have such a positive, creative, experienced, results driven environment in which to learn.
5/27/2021
My son attended the special needs preschool at Palo Verde Middle School. He had a severe speech delay. It's now been two years and he is ready for Kindergarten. I can't express how pleased I am. His teachers were absolutely amazing. Rebecca Smith is the best. Sara Spiekerman was also fantastic! I am...
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Attendance Zone
About Alhambra
List Price Range
$180K - $2.3M
Homes For Sale
274
Average Home Value
$477,619
Median Lot Size
7,623 Sq Ft
% Renters
55%
Household Income
$75,195
% of College Grads
23.2%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,233 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
50.6%
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Parks in this Area
Washington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Cielito Park
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- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
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John F. and Mary P. Long Homestead Park
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- Trails
Colter Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Tawa Mini Park
- Playground
Kid Street Park
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