- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chandler, AZ
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arizona College Prep Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040187002995
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona College Prep Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arizona College Prep Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona College Prep Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187002995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Arizona College Prep Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 040187002995 · Chandler, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
907 enr · 26.7:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Arizona College Prep Middle School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Arizona College Prep Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 907
Arizona College Prep Middle School
907 students
What this shows Arizona College Prep Middle School reports 907 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arizona College Prep Middle School compares
Arizona College Prep Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 57% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 94% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 907 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
907
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Arizona - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 59.6%
White 20.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: Asian at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Arizona College Prep Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arizona College Prep Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona College Prep Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~907 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arizona College Prep Middle School
How many students attend Arizona College Prep Middle School?
Arizona College Prep Middle School has 907 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arizona College Prep Middle School is 26.7:1, which is 57% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona College Prep Middle School?
3.0% of students at Arizona College Prep Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona College Prep Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arizona College Prep Middle School is Asian at 59.6% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona College Prep Middle School?
Arizona College Prep Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arizona College Prep Middle School rank among middle schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona College Prep Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Arizona College Prep Middle School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.