- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040702003485
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools.
- #13 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) has class sizes larger than 99% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) ranks #13 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Riverside Elementary District (4257) · Arizona
NCES ID 040702003485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040702003485 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 47:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Traditional School (381 students)
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Trad
Riverside Traditional School
381 students
- Kings Ridge Sc
Kings Ridge School
371 students
- This school 47
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)
47 students
- Riverside Elem 5
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch
5 students
What this shows Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) compares
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) 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 | 47:1 | ▲ 176% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 2% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
47:1
students per teacher
- 176% above state mean
Top 99% in Arizona - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,539
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
African American 12.8%
White 8.5%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Riverside Elementary District (4257) reports $12,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Traditional School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kings Ridge School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)
How many students attend Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) has 47 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) is 47:1, which is 176% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 199% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
47.4% of students at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit)?
Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit) ranks #13 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.
What other schools are in Riverside Elementary District (4257)?
Besides Maricopa Institute of Technology (Mit), Riverside Elementary District (4257) also operates Riverside Traditional School (381 students), Kings Ridge School (371 students), and Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online Sch (5 students). See the Riverside Elementary District (4257) district page for the complete list.