How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mesquite Jr High School | South Valley Jr. High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gilbert, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 648 | 875 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.0% | 15.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mesquite Jr High School | South Valley Jr. High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,928 | $10,928 |
| District | Gilbert Public Schools | Gilbert Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mesquite Jr High School | South Valley Jr. High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.9% | 25.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mesquite Jr High School | South Valley Jr. High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 298:1 | 441:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.3% | 31.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 100 | 74 |
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.