Enrollment
810
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Surprise, AZ
Cimarron Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cimarron Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040269003125
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cimarron Springs Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Surprise · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cimarron Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Surprise, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269003125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cimarron Springs Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cimarron Springs Middle School
Cimarron Springs Middle School is a large elementary school in Surprise, Arizona, enrolling 810 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Arizona schools and 64% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 810 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dysart Unified District (4243) spends $9,891 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Surprise's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School - West Surprise (1,231 students): Cimarron Springs Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students) and Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students) alongside Cimarron Springs 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 Cimarron Springs Middle School compares
Cimarron Springs 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 | 27.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Arizona - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$9,891
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
5
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 7.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Cimarron Springs 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 Dysart Unified District (4243), which includes Cimarron Springs Middle School.
$9,891
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 44.3%
Federal 17.5%
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 Cimarron Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cimarron Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Surprise
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~810 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cimarron Springs Middle School
How many students attend Cimarron Springs Middle School?
Cimarron Springs Middle School has 810 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Surprise, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cimarron Springs Middle School is 27.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cimarron Springs Middle School?
27.0% of students at Cimarron Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cimarron Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cimarron Springs Middle School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Surprise, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cimarron Springs Middle School?
Cimarron Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Cimarron Springs Middle School rank among elementary schools in Surprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Cimarron Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Surprise, 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 Surprise on the city page.
Is Cimarron Springs Middle School a good school?
Cimarron Springs Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Cimarron Springs Middle School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.
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