- Mendoza Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Shepherd Junior High School (437:1 vs. 316:1).
- Shepherd Junior High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mendoza Elementary School (225 vs. 129).
- Shepherd Junior High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mendoza Elementary School (26 vs. 3).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Shepherd Junior High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Mendoza Elementary School (225 vs. 129).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Shepherd Junior High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Mendoza Elementary School (32 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Shepherd Junior High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Mendoza Elementary School (26 vs. 3).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Mendoza Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Shepherd Junior High School (437:1 vs. 316:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Mendoza Elementary School
$12,121.39
Shepherd Junior High School
$12,121.39
Local revenue share
Mendoza Elementary School
31.8%
Shepherd Junior High School
31.8%
State revenue share
Mendoza Elementary School
45.8%
Shepherd Junior High School
45.8%
Federal revenue share
Mendoza Elementary School
22.4%
Shepherd Junior High School
22.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mendoza Elementary School
39.5%
Shepherd Junior High School
39.5%
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.