Enrollment
753
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsdale, AZ
Mohave Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mohave Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040757000654
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohave Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohave Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohave Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.3:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mohave Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mohave Middle School
Mohave Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Scottsdale, Arizona, enrolling 753 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.3:1, Mohave Middle School is leaner than roughly 97% of Arizona schools and 63% under the state's 17:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 753 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scottsdale Unified District (4240) spends $9,802 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students) and Chaparral High School (1,773 students) alongside Mohave Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mohave Middle School compares
Mohave Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.3:1 | ▼ 63% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$9,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Mohave Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scottsdale Unified District (4240), which includes Mohave Middle School.
$9,802
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.5%
State 19.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mohave Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohave Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mohave Middle School
How many students attend Mohave Middle School?
Mohave Middle School has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsdale, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohave Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohave Middle School is 6.3:1, which is 63% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 60% lower 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 Mohave Middle School?
22.9% of students at Mohave Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohave Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mohave Middle School is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohave Middle School?
Mohave Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mohave Middle School rank among middle schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohave Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale on the city page.
Is Mohave Middle School a good school?
Mohave Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Mohave Middle School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.
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