- Enrollment
- 2,009
- Students per teacher
- 44.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Queen Creek, AZ
Queen Creek Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Queen Creek Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040681001322
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queen Creek Junior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Queen Creek Junior High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queen Creek Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Queen Creek Unified District (4245) · Arizona
NCES ID 040681001322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Queen Creek Junior High School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 040681001322 · Queen Creek, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 20.5:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Crismon High School (2,009 students)
Queen Creek Junior High School held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Queen Creek Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crismon High S
Crismon High School
2,009 students
- Queen Creek Hi
Queen Creek High School
1,968 students
- Eastmark High
Eastmark High School
1,889 students
- Silver Valley
Silver Valley Elementary
1,384 students
- Faith Mather S
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
1,153 students
- This school 657
Queen Creek Junior High School
657 students
What this shows Queen Creek Junior High School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queen Creek Junior High School compares
Queen Creek Junior High 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 78% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 78% in Arizona - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$9,137
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 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Queen Creek Junior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) reports $9,137 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Queen Creek Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crismon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Queen Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queen Creek Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~657 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Queen Creek Junior High School
How many students attend Queen Creek Junior High School?
Queen Creek Junior High School has 657 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queen Creek Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queen Creek Junior High School is 20.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queen Creek Junior High School?
10.8% of students at Queen Creek Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queen Creek Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Queen Creek Junior High School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queen Creek Junior High School?
Queen Creek Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Queen Creek Junior High School rank among middle schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Queen Creek Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Besides Queen Creek Junior High School, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) also operates Crismon High School (2,009 students), Queen Creek High School (1,968 students), and Eastmark High School (1,889 students). See the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district page for the complete list.