Enrollment
646
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Greenway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greenway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040593000130
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenway Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools.
- #16 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenway Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway Middle School ranks #16 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenway Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenway Middle School
Greenway Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Arizona schools and 52% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #213.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Phoenix's middle schools, it stands alongside Sonoran Trails Middle School (615 students): Greenway Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.8:1 vs 17.6:1).
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students) and Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students) alongside Greenway Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenway Middle School compares
Greenway Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 52% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Arizona - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$11,154
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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
8
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
White 9.6%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Greenway Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241), which includes Greenway Middle School.
$11,154
Per student
-15%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 27.3%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greenway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~646 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenway Middle School
How many students attend Greenway Middle School?
Greenway Middle School has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenway Middle School is 25.8:1, which is 52% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenway Middle School?
62.8% of students at Greenway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greenway Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenway Middle School?
Greenway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenway Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenway Middle School ranks #16 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.
Is Greenway Middle School a good school?
Greenway Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Greenway Middle School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.
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