- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mohave Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 123.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040757000654 · Scottsdale, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 6.3:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Mohave Middle School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 123.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mohave Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- This school 753
Mohave Middle School
753 students
What this shows Mohave Middle School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mohave Middle School compares
Mohave 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,306
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
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.
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
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,773
- 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
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 (~753 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.