- Santa Maria Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Western Valley Middle School (593:1 vs. 266.5:1).
- Santa Maria Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Western Valley Middle School (35 vs. 6).
- Santa Maria Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Western Valley Middle School (16 vs. 0).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Santa Maria Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Western Valley Middle School (3 vs. 2).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Western Valley Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Santa Maria Middle School (9 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Santa Maria Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Western Valley Middle School (35 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Santa Maria Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Western Valley Middle School (593:1 vs. 266.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
2 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Santa Maria Middle School
$10,609.15
Western Valley Middle School
$10,609.15
Local revenue share
Santa Maria Middle School
32.2%
Western Valley Middle School
32.2%
State revenue share
Santa Maria Middle School
43%
Western Valley Middle School
43%
Federal revenue share
Santa Maria Middle School
24.8%
Western Valley Middle School
24.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Santa Maria Middle School
13.3%
Western Valley Middle School
13.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.