- Enrollment
- 2,823
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Deer Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040775000676
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Deer Valley Unified District (4246) · Arizona
NCES ID 040775000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Deer Valley Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 71.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040775000676 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 7.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students)
Deer Valley Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 57.2 → 71.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Deer Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High School
2,823 students
- Sandra Day O'c
Sandra Day O'connor High School
2,658 students
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek High School
2,221 students
- Deer Valley Hi
Deer Valley High School
1,707 students
- Barry Goldwate
Barry Goldwater High School
1,602 students
- This school 448
Deer Valley Middle School
448 students
What this shows Deer Valley Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Valley Middle School compares
Deer Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 54% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 8% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 5% in Arizona - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,940
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 31.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Deer Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Valley Unified District (4246) reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandra Day O'connor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Goldwater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,221
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Valley Middle School
How many students attend Deer Valley Middle School?
Deer Valley Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Valley Middle School is 7.9:1, which is 54% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Valley Middle School?
52.0% of students at Deer Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Valley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Valley Middle School?
Deer Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Valley Unified District (4246)?
Besides Deer Valley Middle School, Deer Valley Unified District (4246) also operates Mountain Ridge High School (2,823 students), Sandra Day O'connor High School (2,658 students), and Boulder Creek High School (2,221 students). See the Deer Valley Unified District (4246) district page for the complete list.