C
Below Average
55/100

Wade Carpenter Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 595 W KINO ST, Nogales, AZ 85621
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 54th percentile
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
557
Students
enrolled
23.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%54/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 60th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−23 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−22 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic20%20%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 595 W KINO ST
City Nogales
ZIP Code 85621
District 0405530
NCES School ID 040553000456
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85621

Understanding the community around Wade Carpenter Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,004
Per Capita Income $22,349
Poverty Rate 21.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%
High School or Higher 68.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,000
Median Rent $661
Owner-Occupied 49.1%
Renter-Occupied 50.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wade Carpenter Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.8%
Black 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 557
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wade Carpenter Middle School?
Wade Carpenter Middle School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wade Carpenter Middle School?
Wade Carpenter Middle School has 557 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.2:1.
What grades does Wade Carpenter Middle School serve?
Wade Carpenter Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wade Carpenter Middle School receive per student?
Wade Carpenter Middle School receives $10,385 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wade Carpenter Middle School in 85621 ▼
Avg Home Value
$222,454
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+3.7%
% Renters
50.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026