- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Globe, AZ
High Desert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for High Desert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040350002422
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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
High Desert Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Globe · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
High Desert Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Globe, AZ.
School address
District: Globe Unified District (4208) · Arizona
NCES ID 040350002422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
High Desert Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040350002422 · Globe, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 22.9:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Rim Elementary School (694 students)
High Desert Middle School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
High Desert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Rim Ele
Copper Rim Elementary School
694 students
- Globe High Sch
Globe High School
532 students
- This school
High Desert Middle School
390 students
- Tiger Knowledg 28
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
28 students
What this shows High Desert Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Desert Middle School compares
High Desert Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$10,557
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 32.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, High Desert Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Globe Unified District (4208) reports $10,557 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Desert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Rim Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to High Desert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about High Desert Middle School
How many students attend High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Globe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Desert Middle School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Desert Middle School?
45.9% of students at High Desert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Desert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at High Desert Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.9% of enrollment, in Globe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Desert Middle School?
High Desert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 High Desert Middle School rank among public schools in Globe?
By Resource Investment Index, High Desert Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Globe, 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 Globe on the city page.
What other schools are in Globe Unified District (4208)?
Besides High Desert Middle School, Globe Unified District (4208) also operates Copper Rim Elementary School (694 students), Globe High School (532 students), and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) (28 students). See the Globe Unified District (4208) district page for the complete list.