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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WILLCOX UNIFIED DISTRICT (4170)·NCES 040925000958

Willcox Middle School

360 N BISBEE AVE, WILLCOX, AZ 85643 · (520) 384-8613 · Cochise County
GRADES 04–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL302 STUDENTS
Enrollment
302
Middle
DISTRICT 363 · STATE 494
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 17.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
71
Grade 6
70
Grade 7
83
Grade 8
78
Student demographics
White
7625%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
21371%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 48%
Black
103%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16053%
Female
14247%

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Test scores

AASA 2023-24 . % Passing
English Language Arts
23.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -16.0pp since 2017
Math
9.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . -37.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
302
-14 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.1:1
was 13.9:1
% White
25%
was 29%
% Hispanic
71%
was 68%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Willcox Middle School

Located at 360 N BISBEE AVE, in WILLCOX, Arizona, Willcox Middle School is a compact junior high that hosts 302 students (grades 4 through 8), part of Willcox Unified District (4170). That puts it 39% smaller than the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 494 students.

Across the 3 schools in Willcox Unified District (4170) (1,088 students total), Willcox Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Willcox Middle School lists that Hispanic students make up the majority at 71%. Other groups include 25% White, 3% Black. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 35%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.8:1, putting Willcox Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Cochise County put median household income runs about $59,742, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. In all, Cochise County runs 87 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,288 students), of which Willcox Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: CTD - Willcox High School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

Willcox Middle School operates from a countryside location.

Five-year trend. Willcox Middle School's enrollment has fell 4% since 2018, when it stood at 316 (now 302). Over the same period, the White share declined from 29% to 25%. Class-load math has widened: from 13.9:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Cochise County at a glance

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Population
125,566
Census ACS
Median income
$59,742
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
87
18,288 students

Quick facts

School name
Willcox Middle School
District
Willcox Unified District (4170)
Address
360 N BISBEE AVE, WILLCOX, AZ 85643
Phone
(520) 384-8613
County
Cochise County
Level
Middle
Grade range
04–08
Total enrollment
302
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
040925000958
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Willcox Middle School
How many students attend Willcox Middle School?
Willcox Middle School enrolls approximately 302 students in grades 04-08.
Is Willcox Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Willcox Middle School is a middle school covering grades 04-08.
How many teachers does Willcox Middle School have?
Willcox Middle School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Willcox Middle School?
Student demographics at Willcox Middle School are roughly 25% White, 71% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is Willcox Middle School public or private?
Willcox Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Willcox Unified District (4170).
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