West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

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Glendale, Arizona - 47 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) #102 of 437 districts in Arizona (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $51,413 per pupil, West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) ranks #5 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending (Arizona districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

292
Total Enrollment
47
Schools
$51,413
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) operates 47 public schools serving 292 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 43 high, 4 combined schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Maricopa County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $51,413 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 64 of 634 Arizona districts by per-pupil spending. See how Arizona compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 47.3% local, 51.5% state, and 1.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #102 of 437 in Arizona against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 45.5% White, 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Southwest Campus, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.

Its largest campus is Northeast Campus, enrolling 50 students (15% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College, at 1 students, a 50x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Northeast Campus accounts for 15.1% of all West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) student enrollment

That concentration means West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) school enrollment varies 50× across entities

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 50 students (highest), a spread of 49 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity, the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

1.2%
Federal
51.5%
State
47.3%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
102 / 437
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 47 schools in West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923).

White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 9.4%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 16.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s schools, below the Arizona average of 47.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Southwest Campus 60.4
  2. 2 Northeast Campus 53.1
  3. 3 West-Mec - Tolleson Union High School 50.0
  4. 4 West-Mec - Central Campus 47.2
  5. 5 Northwest Campus 46.7

Schools in West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)

School Enrollment
Northeast Campus
50
Northwest Campus
40
Southwest Campus
33
West-Mec - Central Campus
27
West-Mec - Paradise Valley High School
16
West-Mec - Horizon High School
13
West-Mec - North Canyon High School
13
West-Mec - Millennium High School
11
West-Mec - Tonopah Valley High School
10
West-Mec - Pinnacle High School
10
West-Mec - Glendale High School
8
West-Mec - Desert Edge High School
7
West-Mec - Barry Goldwater High School
7
West-Mec - Youngker High School
7
West-Mec West Point High School
7
West-Mec - Deer Valley High School
6
West-Mec - Sunnyslope High School
5
West-Mec - Independence High School
5
West-Mec - Shadow Mountain High School
5
West-Mec - Cortez High School
4
West-Mec - Buckeye Union High School
4
West-Mec Gateway Community College
4
West-Mec - Raymond S. Kellis
3
West-Mec - Wickenburg High School
3
West-Mec - La Joya High School
3
West-Mec - Washington High School
2
West-Mec - Thunderbird High School
2
West-Mec - Moon Valley High School
2
West-Mec - Greenway High School
2
West-Mec - Mountain Ridge High School
2
West-Mec - Valley Vista High School
2
West-Mec - Peoria High School
2
West-Mec - Tolleson Union High School
2
West-Mec - Ironwood High School
1
West-Mec - Willow Canyon High School
1
West-Mec - Estrella Foothills High School
1
West-Mec - Apollo High School
1
West-Mec - Boulder Creek High School
1
West-Mec - Sandra Day O'connor High School
1
West-Mec - Verrado High School
1
West-Mec - Centennial High School
1
West-Mec - Dysart High School
1
West-Mec - Agua Fria High School
1
West-Mec - Sierra Linda High School
1
West-Mec - Copper Canyon High School
1
West-Mec Canyon View High School
1
West-Mec Estrella Mountain Community College
1

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Comparisons are relative to West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) has 47 schools, including 43 high, 4 combined. Total enrollment is 292 students.

How much does West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) spend per student?

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) spends $51,413 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #102 in Arizona.

What is the demographic composition of West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) students are 45.5% White, 42.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.4% African American, averaged across 47 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923)?

West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #102 out of 437 districts in Arizona.