- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakeside, AZ
Blue Ridge Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Ridge Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040658001140
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Ridge Jr High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 229
- students enrolled
Blue Ridge Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 040658001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Blue Ridge Jr High School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 040658001140 · Lakeside, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Ridge Elementary School (801 students)
Blue Ridge Jr High School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE held 19.2 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Blue Ridge Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary School
801 students
- Blue Ridge Hig
Blue Ridge High School
598 students
- This school 229
Blue Ridge Jr High School
229 students
What this shows Blue Ridge Jr High School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Ridge Jr High School compares
Blue Ridge Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Arizona - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.2%
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
$12,342
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Blue Ridge Jr High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) reports $12,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Ridge Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Ridge Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Ridge Jr High School
How many students attend Blue Ridge Jr High School?
Blue Ridge Jr High School has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakeside, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge Jr High School is 12.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Ridge Jr High School?
55.8% of students at Blue Ridge Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Ridge Jr High School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lakeside, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Ridge Jr High School?
Blue Ridge Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Besides Blue Ridge Jr High School, Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) also operates Blue Ridge Elementary School (801 students) and Blue Ridge High School (598 students). See the Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) district page for the complete list.