- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesa, AZ
Stapley Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Stapley Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040497000580
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stapley Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #8 of 11
- middle schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stapley Junior High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stapley Junior High School ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Stapley Junior High School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 040497000580 · Mesa, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 18:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Stapley Junior High School held near 946 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Stapley 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 899
Stapley Junior High School
899 students
What this shows Stapley Junior High School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stapley Junior High School compares
Stapley 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Stapley 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 Stapley Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stapley 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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stapley Junior High School
How many students attend Stapley Junior High School?
Stapley Junior High School has 899 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 946 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stapley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stapley Junior High School is 18:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stapley Junior High School?
19.9% of students at Stapley Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stapley Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Stapley Junior High School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stapley Junior High School?
Stapley Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Stapley Junior High School rank among middle schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Stapley Junior High School ranks #8 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 Stapley 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.