- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Phoenix, AZ
Western Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Western Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040306003085
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Valley Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 24
- middle schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 24 middle schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Fowler Elementary District (4273) · Arizona
NCES ID 040306003085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Western Valley Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 040306003085 · Phoenix, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 22.1:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Maria Middle School (591 students)
Western Valley Middle School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Western Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Maria Mi
Santa Maria Middle School
591 students
- Sun Canyon Sch
Sun Canyon School
563 students
- This school
Western Valley Middle School
553 students
- Tuscano Elemen
Tuscano Elementary School
532 students
- Western Valley
Western Valley Elementary School
532 students
- Sunridge Eleme
Sunridge Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Western Valley Middle School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Valley Middle School compares
Western Valley 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 12% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 87% in Arizona - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$10,609
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
African American 10.8%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Western Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fowler Elementary District (4273) reports $10,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sun Canyon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscano Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Valley Middle School
How many students attend Western Valley Middle School?
Western Valley Middle School has 553 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Valley Middle School is 22.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Valley Middle School?
54.0% of students at Western Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Western Valley Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Valley Middle School?
Western Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Western Valley Middle School rank among middle schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Valley Middle School ranks #3 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 Fowler Elementary District (4273)?
Besides Western Valley Middle School, Fowler Elementary District (4273) also operates Santa Maria Middle School (591 students), Sun Canyon School (563 students), and Tuscano Elementary School (532 students). See the Fowler Elementary District (4273) district page for the complete list.