Enrollment
235
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-21% vs state
What stands out at Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 235 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981) spends $9,757 per pupil, 26% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's middle schools, it stands alongside Sonoran Trails Middle School (615 students): Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981), also runs Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (173 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School compares
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac (79981), which includes Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School.
$9,757
Per student
-26%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 79.2%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, 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.
Is Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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