- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maricopa, CA
Maricopa Middle
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062382012615
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maricopa Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Maricopa, CA.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified · California
NCES ID 062382012615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Maricopa Middle held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062382012615 · Maricopa, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 23.7:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa Elementary (133 students)
Maricopa Middle held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maricopa Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa Eleme
Maricopa Elementary
133 students
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High
72 students
- This school
Maricopa Middle
71 students
What this shows Maricopa Middle reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa Middle compares
Maricopa Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 73% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$24,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 35.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Maricopa Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Maricopa Unified reports $24,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maricopa Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maricopa High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Middle
How many students attend Maricopa Middle?
Maricopa Middle has 71 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maricopa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maricopa Middle?
96.1% of students at Maricopa Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Middle?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Maricopa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Middle?
Maricopa Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Maricopa Middle rank among public schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Maricopa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified?
Besides Maricopa Middle, Maricopa Unified also operates Maricopa Elementary (133 students) and Maricopa High (72 students). See the Maricopa Unified district page for the complete list.