About This School
Barcelona Middle School is located in Glendale, AZ and is one of 15 schools in Alhambra Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 914 students in grades 4-8.
Barcelona Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Barcelona Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Barcelona Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Barcelona Middle School's students and teachers. more
Barcelona Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Barcelona Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Barcelona Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Barcelona Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Alhambra Elementary District District Spending
$7,226Per Pupil
The Alhambra Elementary District spends $7,226 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 33% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Alhambra Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis the King School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Glenview Adventist Academy 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Glenn F Burton School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Catalina Ventura School 0.7 miles | |
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| Heritage Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 4-8
- Alhambra Elementary District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Barcelona Middle School6130 North 44TH Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
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Test Scores
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 914
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Barcelona Middle School had 75% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
69%
Black
16%
White
12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Barcelona Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Barcelona Middle School
I really love this school.I have alot of friends that care for me.Most of all i like MRS. Houx. She is a wonderful teacher.she teaches the 6th grade.I am in her class.
-TIFFANY VALENZUELA
-TIFFANY VALENZUELA
Submitted by a Current Student on Dec 5, 2010
Barcelona Middle School
5
I think Barcelona is a really good school!! All of the teachers taught me alot. There is a couple teachers i would like to thank and those teachers are Staci Valverde, Tom Mobley, Shaunna Swavee, Mark Lacy. They are awsome to be around and they are outstanding people. Thanks for being there for me i really appreciate it. I will miss you alot.
- Jenna Campbell
8th grade
class of 2009
- Jenna Campbell
8th grade
class of 2009
Submitted by a Current Student on May 26, 2009
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