- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thatcher, AZ
Thatcher Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thatcher Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040841000798
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thatcher Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Thatcher · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thatcher Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ.
School address
District: Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Arizona
NCES ID 040841000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Thatcher Middle School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 040841000798 · Thatcher, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thatcher Elementary School (549 students)
Thatcher Middle School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Thatcher Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thatcher Eleme
Thatcher Elementary School
549 students
- Thatcher High
Thatcher High School
512 students
- Jack Daley Pri
Jack Daley Primary School
418 students
- This school
Thatcher Middle School
273 students
- Eagle Online A 49
Eagle Online Academy
49 students
What this shows Thatcher Middle School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thatcher Middle School compares
Thatcher 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$8,891
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Thatcher Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thatcher Unified District (4219) reports $8,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thatcher Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thatcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Daley Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thatcher Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thatcher Middle School
How many students attend Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School has 273 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thatcher, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Thatcher Middle School?
21.7% of students at Thatcher Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thatcher Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thatcher Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thatcher Middle School rank among public schools in Thatcher?
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, 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 Thatcher on the city page.
What other schools are in Thatcher Unified District (4219)?
Besides Thatcher Middle School, Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher Elementary School (549 students), Thatcher High School (512 students), and Jack Daley Primary School (418 students). See the Thatcher Unified District (4219) district page for the complete list.