- Enrollment
- 2,430
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Vista Verde Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vista Verde Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040593001218
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Verde Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Verde Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Middle School ranks #5 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) · Arizona
NCES ID 040593001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Vista Verde Middle School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-94 students YoY 040593001218 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 15.5:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinnacle High School (2,430 students)
Vista Verde Middle School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Vista Verde 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 544
Vista Verde Middle School
544 students
What this shows Vista Verde Middle School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Verde Middle School compares
Vista Verde 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Arizona - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 Vista Verde 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Canyon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Verde 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
Similar middle schools in Phoenix
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Verde Middle School
How many students attend Vista Verde Middle School?
Vista Verde Middle School has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Verde Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Vista Verde Middle School?
55.9% of students at Vista Verde Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Verde Middle School?
Vista Verde Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Vista Verde Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Verde Middle School ranks #5 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, 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 Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)?
Besides Vista Verde 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.