- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vail, AZ
Old Vail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Old Vail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040885000909
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Vail Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Vail · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Vail Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Vail Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Vail, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Old Vail Middle School held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 040885000909 · Vail, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 20.3:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Old Vail Middle School held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Old Vail Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- Andrada Polyte
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- This school
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- Desert Willow
Desert Willow Elementary School
811 students
What this shows Old Vail Middle School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Vail Middle School compares
Old Vail Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 77% in Arizona - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$10,071
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 811 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Old Vail Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Vail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Vail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Vail Middle School
How many students attend Old Vail Middle School?
Old Vail Middle School has 811 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vail, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Vail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Vail Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 19% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Vail Middle School?
12.9% of students at Old Vail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Vail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Old Vail Middle School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Vail, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Vail Middle School?
Old Vail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Old Vail Middle School rank among public schools in Vail?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Vail Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Vail, 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 Vail on the city page.
What other schools are in Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Old Vail Middle School, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.