- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Wakefield Middle School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 040880000901 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Wakefield Middle School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wakefield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 295
Wakefield Middle School
295 students
What this shows Wakefield Middle School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakefield Middle School compares
Wakefield Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.