- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsdale, AZ
Sunrise Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Middle 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 040593001136
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593001136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Sunrise Middle School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 040593001136 · Scottsdale, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Sunrise Middle School shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinnacle High
Pinnacle High School
2,430 students
- Paradise Valle
Paradise Valley High School
1,900 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,767 students
- North Canyon H
North Canyon High School
1,560 students
- Shadow Mountai
Shadow Mountain High School
1,080 students
- This school 390
Sunrise Middle School
390 students
What this shows Sunrise Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Middle School compares
Sunrise Middle 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in Arizona - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.2%
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
$11,848
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 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 5.6%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Sunrise Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) reports $11,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paradise Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Middle School
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School is 13:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% 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 Sunrise Middle School?
26.8% of students at Sunrise Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Middle School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle 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 Sunrise Middle School rank among middle schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Sunrise Middle School, Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) also operates Pinnacle High School (2,430 students), Paradise Valley High School (1,900 students), and Horizon High School (1,767 students). See the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district page for the complete list.