- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Heritage Middle School shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 040000301198 · Chino Valley, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 19.2:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Chino Valley High School (712 students)
Heritage Middle School shrank from 536 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Heritage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chino Valley H
Chino Valley High School
712 students
- Territorial Ea
Territorial Early Childhood Center
577 students
- Del Rio Elemen
Del Rio Elementary School
477 students
- This school
Heritage Middle School
461 students
What this shows Heritage Middle School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Middle School compares
Heritage 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,728
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
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.
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
District finance for Chino Valley Unified District (4474) reports $10,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~461 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.