- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maricopa, AZ
Maricopa Wells Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Maricopa Wells Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040472001468
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maricopa Wells Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 16
- public schools in Maricopa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Maricopa Wells Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Wells Middle School ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Maricopa, AZ.
School address
District: Maricopa Unified School District (4441) · Arizona
NCES ID 040472001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Maricopa Wells Middle School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 040472001468 · Maricopa, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 19.6:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Maricopa High School (1,840 students)
Maricopa Wells Middle School held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Maricopa Wells Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maricopa High
Maricopa High School
1,840 students
- Desert Sunrise
Desert Sunrise High School
1,261 students
- Santa Cruz Ele
Santa Cruz Elementary School
941 students
- This school
Maricopa Wells Middle School
940 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield Elementary School
920 students
- Desert Wind Mi
Desert Wind Middle School
898 students
What this shows Maricopa Wells Middle School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maricopa Wells Middle School compares
Maricopa Wells 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 1% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 74% in Arizona - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$9,671
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
275
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 21.0%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Maricopa Wells Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Maricopa Unified School District (4441) reports $9,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maricopa Wells Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Sunrise High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Wind Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maricopa Wells Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~940 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Maricopa Wells Middle School
How many students attend Maricopa Wells Middle School?
Maricopa Wells Middle School has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maricopa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Wells Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maricopa Wells Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maricopa Wells Middle School?
48.0% of students at Maricopa Wells Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maricopa Wells Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Maricopa Wells Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Maricopa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maricopa Wells Middle School?
Maricopa Wells Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Wells Middle School rank among public schools in Maricopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maricopa Wells Middle School ranks #5 of 16 public schools in Maricopa, 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 Maricopa on the city page.
What other schools are in Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Besides Maricopa Wells Middle School, Maricopa Unified School District (4441) also operates Maricopa High School (1,840 students), Desert Sunrise High School (1,261 students), and Santa Cruz Elementary School (941 students). See the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) district page for the complete list.