Enrollment
4
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Tan Vly, AZ
Combs Center for Success Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Combs Center for Success Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040399003786
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Combs Center for Success Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 4
- students enrolled
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399003786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Combs Center for Success Middle School
Combs Center for Success Middle School is a small middle school in San Tan Vly, Arizona, enrolling 4 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Arizona schools, with 4 enrolled.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 38/100).
The surrounding J O Combs Unified School District (4445) spends $8,666 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students) and J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students) alongside Combs Center for Success 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 Combs Center for Success Middle School compares
Combs Center for Success Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 4 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$8,666
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.
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 75.0%
African American 25.0%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Combs Center for Success Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J O Combs Unified School District (4445), which includes Combs Center for Success Middle School.
$8,666
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 Combs Center for Success Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Ranch Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Combs Center for Success Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Combs Center for Success Middle School
How many students attend Combs Center for Success Middle School?
Combs Center for Success Middle School has 4 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Tan Vly, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Combs Center for Success Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Combs Center for Success Middle School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in San Tan Vly, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Combs Center for Success Middle School?
Combs Center for Success Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Combs Center for Success Middle School a good school?
Combs Center for Success Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona. 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 J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Combs Center for Success Middle School, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.
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