- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Somerton Middle School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 040789000698 · Somerton, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 19.9:1 · 74.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Tierra Del Sol Elementary School (579 students)
Somerton Middle School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Somerton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Somerton Middle School
697 students
- Tierra Del Sol
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
579 students
- Orange Grove E
Orange Grove Elementary School
412 students
- Desert Sonora
Desert Sonora Elementary School
406 students
- Encanto Learni
Encanto Learning Center
403 students
- Sun Valley Ele 260
Sun Valley Elementary School
260 students
What this shows Somerton Middle School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerton Middle School compares
Somerton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,752
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 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.
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
District finance for Somerton Elementary District (4500) reports $11,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~697 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.