Enrollment
451
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mohave Valley, AZ
Mohave Valley Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mohave Valley Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040519001414
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohave Valley Junior High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mohave Valley · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mohave Valley Junior High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohave Valley Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mohave Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) · Arizona
NCES ID 040519001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mohave Valley Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mohave Valley Junior High School
Mohave Valley Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Mohave Valley, Arizona, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Arizona schools and 66% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.9% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #311, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) spends $10,333 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) also operates Fort Mohave Elementary School (400 students) and Camp Mohave Elementary School (362 students) alongside Mohave Valley Junior High 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 Valley Junior High School compares
Mohave Valley Junior High 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 66% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Arizona - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$10,333
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Mohave Valley Junior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379), which includes Mohave Valley Junior High School.
$10,333
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.3%
State 33.1%
Federal 29.6%
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 Valley Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mohave Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camp Mohave Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohave Valley Connections Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mohave Valley Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~451 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mohave Valley Junior High School
How many students attend Mohave Valley Junior High School?
Mohave Valley Junior High School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mohave Valley, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohave Valley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohave Valley Junior High School is 28.2:1, which is 66% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mohave Valley Junior High School?
42.9% of students at Mohave Valley Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohave Valley Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mohave Valley Junior High School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Mohave Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohave Valley Junior High School?
Mohave Valley Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mohave Valley Junior High School rank among public schools in Mohave Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohave Valley Junior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mohave Valley, 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 Mohave Valley on the city page.
Is Mohave Valley Junior High School a good school?
Mohave Valley Junior High School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379)?
Besides Mohave Valley Junior High School, Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) also operates Fort Mohave Elementary School (400 students), Camp Mohave Elementary School (362 students), and Mohave Valley Connections Academy (28 students). See the Mohave Valley Elementary District (4379) district page for the complete list.
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