- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Pat Tillman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pat Tillman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040105000054
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pat Tillman Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pat Tillman Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Tillman Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Balsz Elementary District (4268) · Arizona
NCES ID 040105000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pat Tillman Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040105000054 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 15.3:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: David Crockett Elementary School (466 students)
Pat Tillman Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Pat Tillman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pat Tillman Middle School
598 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett Elementary School
466 students
- Griffith Eleme
Griffith Elementary School
422 students
- Brunson-Lee El
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
412 students
- Orangedale Ear 32
Orangedale Early Learning Center
32 students
- Balsz Online A 6
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
6 students
What this shows Pat Tillman Middle School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pat Tillman Middle School compares
Pat Tillman 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 84% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.3%
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
$17,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.6%
African American 16.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.7%
White 3.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Pat Tillman Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Balsz Elementary District (4268) reports $17,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pat Tillman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Crockett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griffith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brunson-Lee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangedale Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pat Tillman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
2 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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pat Tillman Middle School
How many students attend Pat Tillman Middle School?
Pat Tillman Middle School has 598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pat Tillman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pat Tillman Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pat Tillman Middle School?
89.0% of students at Pat Tillman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pat Tillman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pat Tillman Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pat Tillman Middle School?
Pat Tillman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Pat Tillman Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Tillman Middle School ranks #2 of 3 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 Balsz Elementary District (4268)?
Besides Pat Tillman Middle School, Balsz Elementary District (4268) also operates David Crockett Elementary School (466 students), Griffith Elementary School (422 students), and Brunson-Lee Elementary School (412 students). See the Balsz Elementary District (4268) district page for the complete list.