- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040065303004Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #21 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 235
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School ranks #21 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040065303004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+98.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+139 students YoY 040065303004 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
235 enr · 38.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (173 students)
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (+98.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School compares
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 21% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$10,589
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School
How many students attend Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), up 139.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School?
38.3% of students at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School?
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School ranks #21 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981)?
Besides Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School, Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) also operates Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (173 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) district page for the complete list.