The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in English language arts. The lowest is 61% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Flagstaff Middle School - Closed
Flagstaff Middle School is no longer operating. The school is marked as closed, and the most recent academic data available comes from the 2009-2010 school year. Any account of the school reflects that period, and not anything current.
The school served grades seven and eight as a regular public middle school within the Flagstaff Unified District. In the state testing of that year, seventh graders posted reading and writing results that stood out. A substantial share of those students scored at a proficient or advanced level on the state's English language arts assessment. Eighth graders also showed a solid performance in that subject, with most meeting the proficiency bar. In math, seventh graders had a somewhat lower share reaching proficiency, while eighth graders trailed a bit further behind. Science, tested only in eighth grade, saw a majority of students reach the proficient level, though a notable share did not.
The absence of more recent data is the direct consequence of the school's closure. No enrollment figures, demographic breakdowns, graduation rate, civil rights data, or program offerings are available for a school that no longer exists. There is no way to assess the peer environment, student support structures, or academic pathway for a closed institution.
Flagstaff itself is a city of mixed character. It is home to Northern Arizona University, federal scientific installations like the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Naval Observatory, and distribution operations such as Nestlé Purina PetCare. Tourism is a strong economic driver because of the Grand Canyon, Arizona Snowbowl, and Historic Route 66. The historic downtown centers on Heritage Square, with buildings of local red sandstone housing shops and restaurants. The city has a historic downtown distinct from the university campus. Growth has been shaped by the railroad, lumber, and tourism, and the downtown underwent a major revitalization in the 1990s after a period of decline.
The Flagstaff Unified District, which operated the school, has pursued bond and override measures in recent election cycles. The district draws a substantial portion of its revenue from local sources, including property taxes and overrides. It has expanded magnet school programs, including bilingual education at Puente de Hozho Elementary, an arts and science magnet at Marshall Elementary, and technology and engineering academies at the middle and high school levels. Dual-enrollment and career and technical education offerings have also been expanded, allowing high school students to earn college credit and career credentials.
Since Flagstaff Middle School is closed, a family looking at middle school options in Flagstaff today would need to consider the other schools in the Flagstaff Unified District. The district's current middle school academies, including the Middle School Institute of Technology and Engineering, represent the available public options for this grade band. The academic data from the closed school is historical only and does not reflect the current performance of the district's operating schools.
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