Enrollment
295
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Wakefield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040880000901
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #11 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakefield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield Middle School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakefield Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wakefield Middle School
Wakefield Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's middle schools, it stands alongside Apollo Middle School (480 students): Wakefield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students) and Pueblo High School (1,821 students) alongside Wakefield Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wakefield Middle School compares
Wakefield Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$11,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
White 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Wakefield Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucson Unified District (4403), which includes Wakefield Middle School.
$11,545
Per student
-12%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 34.7%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wakefield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Tucson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Middle School
How many students attend Wakefield Middle School?
Wakefield Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Wakefield Middle School?
56.8% of students at Wakefield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wakefield Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield Middle School?
Wakefield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wakefield Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield Middle School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, 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 Tucson on the city page.
Is Wakefield Middle School a good school?
Wakefield Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Wakefield Middle School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.
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