How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newell Barney Junior High | Sossaman Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Queen Creek, AZ | Queen Creek, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 129 | 1,094 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.8% | 8.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newell Barney Junior High | Sossaman Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,137 | $9,611 |
| District | Queen Creek Unified District (4245) | Higley Unified School District 60 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newell Barney Junior High | Sossaman Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.8% | 65.9% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.8% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.0% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newell Barney Junior High | Sossaman Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 300:1 | 550:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.4% | 38.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 42 | 9 |
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.