Enrollment
482
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prescott, AZ
Prescott Mile High Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott Mile High Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040673000569
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Mile High Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Prescott · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prescott Mile High Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Mile High Middle School ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Prescott, AZ.
School address
District: Prescott Unified District (4466) · Arizona
NCES ID 040673000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prescott Mile High Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prescott Mile High Middle School
Prescott Mile High Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Prescott, Arizona, enrolling 482 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 482 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prescott Unified District (4466) spends $9,912 per pupil, 25% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 482 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students) and Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students) alongside Prescott Mile High Middle School.
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 Prescott Mile High Middle School compares
Prescott Mile High Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 48% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Arizona - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.1%
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
$9,912
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Prescott Mile High Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prescott Unified District (4466), which includes Prescott Mile High Middle School.
$9,912
Per student
-25%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 26.7%
Federal 12.5%
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.
How Prescott Mile High Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Mountain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abia Judd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Hicks School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott Mile High Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Prescott Mile High Middle School
How many students attend Prescott Mile High Middle School?
Prescott Mile High Middle School has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prescott, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Mile High Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Mile High Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% higher 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 Prescott Mile High Middle School?
24.9% of students at Prescott Mile High Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Mile High Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Mile High Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Prescott, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Mile High Middle School?
Prescott Mile High Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prescott Mile High Middle School rank among public schools in Prescott?
By Resource Investment Index, Prescott Mile High Middle School ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Prescott, 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 Prescott on the city page.
Is Prescott Mile High Middle School a good school?
Prescott Mile High Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Prescott Unified District (4466)?
Besides Prescott Mile High Middle School, Prescott Unified District (4466) also operates Prescott High School (1,497 students), Granite Mountain Middle School (512 students), and Abia Judd Elementary School (471 students). See the Prescott Unified District (4466) district page for the complete list.
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