Enrollment
461
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chino Valley, AZ
Heritage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040000301198
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Chino Valley · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Chino Valley Unified District (4474) · Arizona
NCES ID 040000301198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Chino Valley, Arizona, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #266, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chino Valley Unified District (4474) spends $9,394 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 461 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chino Valley Unified District (4474) also operates Chino Valley High School (712 students) and Territorial Early Childhood Center (577 students) alongside Heritage 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 Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in Arizona - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.6%
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
$9,394
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
87
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Heritage Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chino Valley Unified District (4474), which includes Heritage Middle School.
$9,394
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 40.8%
Federal 22.0%
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 Heritage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Territorial Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~461 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has 461 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Middle School?
42.9% of students at Heritage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Middle School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Chino Valley, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Heritage Middle School rank among public schools in Chino Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley on the city page.
Is Heritage Middle School a good school?
Heritage Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Chino Valley Unified District (4474)?
Besides Heritage Middle School, Chino Valley Unified District (4474) also operates Chino Valley High School (712 students), Territorial Early Childhood Center (577 students), and Del Rio Elementary School (477 students). See the Chino Valley Unified District (4474) district page for the complete list.
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