Enrollment
424
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bullhead City, AZ
Bullhead City Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bullhead City Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040150000085
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullhead City Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Bullhead City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullhead City Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullhead City Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ.
School address
District: Bullhead City School District (4378) · Arizona
NCES ID 040150000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullhead City Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullhead City Middle School
Bullhead City Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bullhead City, Arizona, enrolling 424 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 78.0% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bullhead City School District (4378) spends $10,308 per pupil, 22% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students) and Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students) alongside Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City Middle School compares
Bullhead City 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$10,308
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 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 53.3%
White 40.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Bullhead City Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullhead City School District (4378), which includes Bullhead City Middle School.
$10,308
Per student
-22%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 41.4%
Federal 31.2%
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 Bullhead City Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fox Creek Jr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diamondback Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullhead City Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bullhead City Middle School
How many students attend Bullhead City Middle School?
Bullhead City Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullhead City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullhead City Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 0% higher 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 Bullhead City Middle School?
78.0% of students at Bullhead City Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullhead City Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bullhead City Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Bullhead City, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullhead City Middle School?
Bullhead City Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bullhead City Middle School rank among elementary schools in Bullhead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullhead City Middle School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Bullhead City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bullhead City on the city page.
Is Bullhead City Middle School a good school?
Bullhead City Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Bullhead City School District (4378)?
Besides Bullhead City Middle School, Bullhead City School District (4378) also operates Desert Valley School (517 students), Fox Creek Jr High School (433 students), and Sunrise Elementary (414 students). See the Bullhead City School District (4378) district page for the complete list.
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