- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Estrella Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Estrella Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040168000093
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estrella Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #13 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estrella Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Middle School ranks #13 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Cartwright Elementary District (4282) · Arizona
NCES ID 040168000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Estrella Middle School shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-117 students YoY 040168000093 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 15.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank Borman School (960 students)
Estrella Middle School shrank from 810 students in 2022-23 to 693 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Estrella Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank Borman S
Frank Borman School
960 students
- Charles W. Har
Charles W. Harris School
875 students
- Peralta School
Peralta School
817 students
- Manuel Pena Jr
Manuel Pena Jr. School
806 students
- Sunset School
Sunset School
739 students
- This school
Estrella Middle School
650 students
What this shows Estrella Middle School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estrella Middle School compares
Estrella 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 8% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Arizona - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$11,949
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
African American 3.4%
White 1.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Estrella Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartwright Elementary District (4282) reports $11,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estrella Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Borman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles W. Harris School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peralta School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manuel Pena Jr. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estrella Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estrella Middle School
How many students attend Estrella Middle School?
Estrella Middle School has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), down 117.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estrella Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estrella Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Estrella Middle School?
52.0% of students at Estrella Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estrella Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Estrella Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estrella Middle School?
Estrella Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Estrella Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Estrella Middle School ranks #13 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 Cartwright Elementary District (4282)?
Besides Estrella Middle School, Cartwright Elementary District (4282) also operates Frank Borman School (960 students), Charles W. Harris School (875 students), and Peralta School (817 students). See the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) district page for the complete list.