Phoenix has many fine schools and multiple school districts. The Paradise Valley School District currently oversees 45 schools from kindergarten to 12th grade including Explorer Middle School. The district includes 31 elementary schools for kindergarten through 6th grade, 8 middle schools for 7th and 8th grade students, and 6 high schools for grades 9-12.
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The state of Arizona awarded Explorer Middle School with an “A” rating for excelling in academic goals and achievements.
Explorer offers signature programs such as video and radio broadcasting, foreign language, and computer applications as well as the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program.
Student extra-curricular interests are equally important at Explorer. Students have a variety of choices in activities and clubs such as drama, band, art club, chorus, honor society and student council.
On the sports field, students can choose track and basketball. Boys also have football and wrestling and girls have softball and volleyball.
What Parents Are Saying
“Explorer Middle School has been absolutely wonderful! Not only do they focus on the student[s’] education, safety, and overall sense of school spirit, the teachers and administrators make it a point to communicate with parents on a consistent basis. I believe that due in large part, Explorer's curriculum and emphasis on education is one reason why my son was accepted to both Notre Dame and Brophy Preparatory.”
“Our personal experience at Explorer has met all of our expectations. Our daughter came from an exceptional elementary school and we fully expected her educational experience to remain the same at Explorer and we have not been disappointed. The curriculum is challenging and some of the teachers can have high expectations for the kids and that is perfect for preparing them for high school.”
“Explorer Middle School is a great school. They have 75 minutes of Math, Science & English. Other schools only have 42-45 minutes. That is key. This is a STEM school specializing in Science, Technology, English and Math. Imperative to student success in growth.”
"I have been an EMS parent and volunteer for 2 years and am extremely impressed with the quality and dedication of the faculty and the variety of programs that are offered for the students. As many have noted, the technology classes are exceptional and the growing music and drama departments are the best of any middle school in the district."
"My child attended Explorer for both 7th and 8th grade. She was in Honors English both years and was very active in the extra curricular activities Explorer has to offer. Not only was she well prepared for the classes at Pinnacle and had a positive experience, but she continues to volunteer and assist with the after school activities."
