Enrollment
80
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 040612002033
Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School — Peach Springs, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 74/100.
👥 Class size 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Peach Springs Unified District (4369) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Arizona avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School reports 80 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 63% below the Arizona state mean of 17.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Peach Springs Unified District (4369) spends $51,037 per pupil district-wide, above the Arizona average of $15,070 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.9% from local sources (property taxes), 26.5% from the state, and 47.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (B), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
— 63% below state mean
Top 3% in Arizona — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$51,037
per pupil, district-wide
— above Arizona avg of $15,070
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 80 Top 16% in Arizona — larger than 84% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 6.6:1 -63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040612002033
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 96.3%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peach Springs Unified District (4369), which includes Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School.
$51,037
Per student
+239%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
+162%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 26.5%
Federal 47.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School
How many students attend Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School?
Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School has 80 students enrolled. It is a other school in Peach Springs, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School is 6.6:1, which is 63% lower than the Arizona average of 17.7:1 and 58% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 96.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Peach Springs, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School?
Music Mountain Jr./Sr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.