- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Mountain Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040593002266
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Trail Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #18 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Trail Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Trail Middle School ranks #18 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Mountain Trail Middle School grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 040593002266 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 24.6:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Mountain Trail Middle School grew from 680 students in 2022-23 to 719 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mountain Trail Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 835
Mountain Trail Middle School
835 students
What this shows Mountain Trail Middle School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Trail Middle School compares
Mountain Trail Middle School is a growing 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 45% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$11,848
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Mountain Trail Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Trail Middle School
How many students attend Mountain Trail Middle School?
Mountain Trail Middle School has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Trail Middle School is 24.6:1, which is 45% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Trail Middle School?
19.0% of students at Mountain Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Trail Middle School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Trail Middle School?
Mountain Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Mountain Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Trail Middle School ranks #18 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Mountain Trail Middle School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.