- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesa, AZ
Smith Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040497002110
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 11
- middle schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Junior High School ranks #2 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497002110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Smith Junior High School shrank from 841 students in 2022-23 to 762 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 040497002110 · Mesa, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 14.1:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Smith Junior High School shrank from 841 students in 2022-23 to 762 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Smith Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school 707
Smith Junior High School
707 students
What this shows Smith Junior High School reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Junior High School compares
Smith Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arizona - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.2%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
White 38.2%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Smith Junior High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~707 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Junior High School
How many students attend Smith Junior High School?
Smith Junior High School has 707 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Junior High School is 14.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% 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 Smith Junior High School?
44.9% of students at Smith Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Junior High School?
Smith Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Smith Junior High School rank among middle schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Junior High School ranks #2 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, 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 Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Smith Junior High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.