- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilbert, AZ
Mesquite Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mesquite Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040340001216
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mesquite Jr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mesquite Jr High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340001216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Mesquite Jr High School shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 040340001216 · Gilbert, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Mesquite Jr High School shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mesquite Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- This school 648
Mesquite Jr High School
648 students
What this shows Mesquite Jr High School reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mesquite Jr High School compares
Mesquite Jr High 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 19% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Arizona - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.1%
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
$10,928
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 38.1%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Mesquite Jr High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mesquite Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mesquite Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mesquite Jr High School
How many students attend Mesquite Jr High School?
Mesquite Jr High School has 648 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mesquite Jr High School is 15.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mesquite Jr High School?
39.0% of students at Mesquite Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mesquite Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mesquite Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mesquite Jr High School?
Mesquite Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Mesquite Jr High School rank among middle schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Mesquite Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Mesquite Jr High School, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.