How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School | Cooley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 328 | 795 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 17.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School | Cooley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,409 | $9,611 |
| District | ASU Preparatory Academy (92327) | Higley Unified School District 60 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School | Cooley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43.9% | 52.6% |
| African American | 3.7% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.2% | 26.4% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.8% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic Middle School | Cooley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 98:1 | 443:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.5% | 41.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.