- Enrollment
- 2,334
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Mirage, AZ
Dysart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dysart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040269000197
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dysart Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in El Mirage · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dysart Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dysart Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in El Mirage, AZ.
School address
District: Dysart Unified District (4243) · Arizona
NCES ID 040269000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Dysart Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040269000197 · El Mirage, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 16.3:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Vista High School (2,334 students)
Dysart Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dysart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Vista H
Valley Vista High School
2,334 students
- Shadow Ridge H
Shadow Ridge High School
2,212 students
- Willow Canyon
Willow Canyon High School
1,901 students
- Dysart High Sc
Dysart High School
1,471 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View
1,045 students
- This school 602
Dysart Middle School
602 students
What this shows Dysart Middle School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dysart Middle School compares
Dysart Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Arizona - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.4%
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
$10,550
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
White 13.3%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Dysart Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dysart Unified District (4243) reports $10,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dysart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dysart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dysart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,901
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dysart Middle School
How many students attend Dysart Middle School?
Dysart Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Mirage, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dysart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dysart Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% higher 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 Dysart Middle School?
63.9% of students at Dysart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dysart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dysart Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in El Mirage, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dysart Middle School?
Dysart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dysart Middle School rank among public schools in El Mirage?
By Resource Investment Index, Dysart Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in El Mirage, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in El Mirage on the city page.
What other schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Besides Dysart Middle School, Dysart Unified District (4243) also operates Valley Vista High School (2,334 students), Shadow Ridge High School (2,212 students), and Willow Canyon High School (1,901 students). See the Dysart Unified District (4243) district page for the complete list.