About This School
Thunderbolt Middle School is located in Lake Havasu City, AZ and is one of 2 middle schools in Lake Havasu Unified District. It is a public school that serves 980 students in grades 6-8.
Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Middle School's students and teachers. more
Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Lake Havasu Unified District District Spending
$6,282Per Pupil
The Lake Havasu Unified District spends $6,282 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Lake Havasu Unified 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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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Our Saviour Lutheran School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Lake Havasu Charter School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Calvary Christian Academy 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Daytona Middle School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Telesis Preparatory School 2.9 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Lake Havasu Unified District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Thunderbolt Middle School695 Thunderbolt Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
(928) 505-6900
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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
9 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: 980
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Thunderbolt Middle School had 49% 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)
White
78%
Hispanic
18%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Thunderbolt Middle School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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I think that thunder bolt middle school is an exelent learning inviornment for us kids and i like how they have standerized clothing to make us all feel equal. Also there are great staff,wonderful teachers,and an amazing priniple.
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siceraly,
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