- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsdale, AZ
Cocopah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cocopah Middle 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 040757000643
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cocopah Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cocopah Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cocopah Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Cocopah Middle School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040757000643 · Scottsdale, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
861 enr · 20:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Cocopah Middle School held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Cocopah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- This school
Cocopah Middle School
861 students
What this shows Cocopah Middle School reports 861 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cocopah Middle School compares
Cocopah 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 861 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
861
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$11,306
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 5.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Cocopah Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cocopah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cocopah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~861 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cocopah Middle School
How many students attend Cocopah Middle School?
Cocopah Middle School has 861 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cocopah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cocopah Middle School is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cocopah Middle School?
7.9% of students at Cocopah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cocopah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cocopah Middle School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cocopah Middle School?
Cocopah Middle 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).
How does Cocopah Middle School rank among middle schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Cocopah Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Cocopah Middle School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.