- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Avondale Middle School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040096003387 · Avondale, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 21.9:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Trails (1,020 students)
Avondale Middle School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Avondale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Trails
Copper Trails
1,020 students
- Desert Thunder
Desert Thunder
928 students
- Michael Anders
Michael Anderson
834 students
- Wildflower Acc
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
750 students
- Centerra Mirag
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
659 students
- This school 351
Avondale Middle School
351 students
What this shows Avondale Middle School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avondale Middle School compares
Avondale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,264
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Avondale Elementary District (4272) reports $10,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~351 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.