- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Scottsdale, AZ
Tonalea Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tonalea Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040757000663
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonalea Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Scottsdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonalea Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonalea Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Scottsdale, AZ.
School address
District: Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Arizona
NCES ID 040757000663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Tonalea Middle School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 040757000663 · Scottsdale, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 13.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students)
Tonalea Middle School shrank from 442 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tonalea Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Desert Mountai
Desert Mountain High School
1,905 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
1,773 students
- Arcadia High S
Arcadia High School
1,679 students
- Saguaro High S
Saguaro High School
1,300 students
- Cheyenne Tradi
Cheyenne Traditional School
953 students
- This school 393
Tonalea Middle School
393 students
What this shows Tonalea Middle School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tonalea Middle School compares
Tonalea 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 24% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Arizona - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,306
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 17.3%
African American 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Tonalea Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsdale Unified District (4240) reports $11,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tonalea Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arcadia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saguaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonalea Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,679
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tonalea Middle School
How many students attend Tonalea Middle School?
Tonalea Middle School has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Scottsdale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonalea Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonalea Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 23% 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 Tonalea Middle School?
60.0% of students at Tonalea Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonalea Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tonalea Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Scottsdale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonalea Middle School?
Tonalea Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tonalea Middle School rank among middle schools in Scottsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonalea Middle School ranks #1 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 Scottsdale Unified District (4240)?
Besides Tonalea Middle School, Scottsdale Unified District (4240) also operates Desert Mountain High School (1,905 students), Chaparral High School (1,773 students), and Arcadia High School (1,679 students). See the Scottsdale Unified District (4240) district page for the complete list.