Enrollment
75
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tempe, AZ
New School for the Arts Middle School
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.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040061603094Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New School for the Arts Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, New School for the Arts Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) · Arizona
NCES ID 040061603094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at New School for the Arts Middle School
New School for the Arts Middle School is a small charter middle school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling 75 students.
Enrollment of 75 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) spends $6,531 per pupil, 50% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) is a single-school charter district, so New School for the Arts Middle School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 New School for the Arts Middle School compares
New School for the Arts Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 75 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
69.3%
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
$6,531
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, New School for the Arts Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
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
-50%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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.
Next steps
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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% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does New School for the Arts Middle School rank among middle schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, New School for the Arts Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Tempe, 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 Tempe on the city page.
Is New School for the Arts Middle School a good school?
New School for the Arts Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 New School for the Arts Middle School (80985)?
None; New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) is a single-school charter district, and New School for the Arts Middle School is its only campus.
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