- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tempe, AZ
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fees College Preparatory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040831001107
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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
Fees College Preparatory Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fees College Preparatory Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fees College Preparatory Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
Fees College Preparatory Middle School shrank from 789 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 040831001107 · Tempe, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 12.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Fees College Preparatory Middle School shrank from 789 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Fees College Preparatory Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- This school
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- Frank Elementa
Frank Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Fees College Preparatory Middle School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fees College Preparatory Middle School compares
Fees College Preparatory 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.6%
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
$12,504
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 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
193
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.6%
African American 12.4%
White 9.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Fees College Preparatory Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fees College Preparatory Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fees College Preparatory Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fees College Preparatory Middle School
How many students attend Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
Fees College Preparatory Middle School has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fees College Preparatory Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% 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 Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
54.0% of students at Fees College Preparatory Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fees College Preparatory Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fees College Preparatory Middle School?
Fees College Preparatory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Fees College Preparatory Middle School rank among middle schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Fees College Preparatory Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, 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 Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Fees College Preparatory Middle School, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.