Enrollment
75
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 040061603094 Charter school
New School for the Arts Middle School — Tempe, AZ
Federal NCES profile for New School for the Arts Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) · 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New School for the Arts Middle School reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) spends $6,531 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.7% from local sources (property taxes), 88.1% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 New School for the Arts Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 75 | top 15% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
69.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$6,531
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 75 Top 15% in Arizona — larger than 85% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040061603094
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 14.7%
African American 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New School for the Arts Middle School (80985), which includes New School for the Arts Middle School.
$6,531
Per student
-57%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-66%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 88.1%
Federal 11.2%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about New School for the Arts Middle School
How many students attend New School for the Arts Middle School?
New School for the Arts Middle School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in TEMPE, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New School for the Arts Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New School for the Arts Middle School is White at 46.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in TEMPE, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New School for the Arts Middle School?
New School for the Arts Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.