How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Santa Maria Middle School | Western Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 591 | 532 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 21.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 57.8% |
| 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 | Santa Maria Middle School | Western Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,620 | $11,620 |
| District | Fowler Elementary District (4273) | Fowler Elementary District (4273) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Santa Maria Middle School | Western Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| African American | 14.7% | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.0% | 84.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Santa Maria Middle School | Western Valley Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 591:1 | 532:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 56.5% | 57.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.