Enrollment
697
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Somerton, AZ
Somerton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somerton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040789000698
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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
Somerton Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Somerton · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerton Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerton Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Somerton, AZ.
School address
District: Somerton Elementary District (4500) · Arizona
NCES ID 040789000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerton Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerton Middle School
Somerton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Somerton, Arizona, enrolling 697 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #215, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 697 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Somerton Elementary District (4500) also operates Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579 students) and Orange Grove Elementary School (412 students) alongside Somerton 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 Somerton Middle School compares
Somerton 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$10,939
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 697 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
White 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Somerton Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerton Elementary District (4500), which includes Somerton Middle School.
$10,939
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.5%
State 61.5%
Federal 32.0%
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 Somerton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encanto Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sun Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~697 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerton Middle School
How many students attend Somerton Middle School?
Somerton Middle School has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Somerton, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerton Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerton Middle School?
74.9% of students at Somerton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somerton Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Somerton, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerton Middle School?
Somerton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Somerton Middle School rank among public schools in Somerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerton Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Somerton, 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 Somerton on the city page.
Is Somerton Middle School a good school?
Somerton Middle School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. 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 Somerton Elementary District (4500)?
Besides Somerton Middle School, Somerton Elementary District (4500) also operates Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579 students), Orange Grove Elementary School (412 students), and Desert Sonora Elementary School (406 students). See the Somerton Elementary District (4500) district page for the complete list.
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