- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Queen Creek, AZ
Sossaman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sossaman Middle 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 040378003401
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sossaman Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Queen Creek · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sossaman Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sossaman Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Queen Creek, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378003401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sossaman Middle School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 040378003401 · Queen Creek, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,094 enr · 19.9:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Sossaman Middle School held near 1,024 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sossaman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- This school
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- Bridges Elemen 770
Bridges Elementary School
770 students
What this shows Sossaman Middle School reports 1,094 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sossaman Middle School compares
Sossaman 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 | 8.9% | ▼ 82% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
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
43.8%
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
$9,611
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Sossaman Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sossaman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sossaman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,094 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sossaman Middle School
How many students attend Sossaman Middle School?
Sossaman Middle School has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Queen Creek, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,024 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sossaman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sossaman 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 Sossaman Middle School?
8.9% of students at Sossaman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sossaman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sossaman Middle School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Queen Creek, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sossaman Middle School?
Sossaman Middle 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 Sossaman Middle School rank among middle schools in Queen Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Sossaman Middle 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 Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Sossaman Middle School, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and San Tan Elementary (854 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.