Enrollment
351
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Avondale, AZ
Avondale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Avondale 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 040096003387
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools.
- #13 of 18
- public schools in Avondale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Middle School ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Avondale, AZ.
School address
District: Avondale Elementary District (4272) · Arizona
NCES ID 040096003387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avondale Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Avondale Middle School
Avondale Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Avondale, Arizona, enrolling 351 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Arizona schools and 29% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Avondale Elementary District (4272) spends $9,503 per pupil, 28% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 351 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Avondale's middle schools, it stands alongside Imagine Avondale Middle (164 students): Avondale Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students) and Desert Thunder (928 students) alongside Avondale Middle School.
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 Avondale Middle School compares
Avondale Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 47% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 86% in Arizona - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,503
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 14.2%
White 8.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Avondale Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale Elementary District (4272), which includes Avondale Middle School.
$9,503
Per student
-28%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 45.5%
Federal 15.7%
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 Avondale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Trails | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Thunder | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Anderson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildflower Accelerated Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerra Mirage Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Avondale
1 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.
Similar enrollment (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Avondale Middle School
How many students attend Avondale Middle School?
Avondale Middle School has 351 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Avondale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale Middle School?
70.9% of students at Avondale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Avondale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Middle School?
Avondale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avondale Middle School rank among public schools in Avondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Middle School ranks #13 of 18 public schools in Avondale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avondale on the city page.
Is Avondale Middle School a good school?
Avondale Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Avondale Elementary District (4272)?
Besides Avondale Middle School, Avondale Elementary District (4272) also operates Copper Trails (1,020 students), Desert Thunder (928 students), and Michael Anderson (834 students). See the Avondale Elementary District (4272) district page for the complete list.
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