At a glance
Reported students
461
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
527
Heritage Middle School: 461 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
20.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 531
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.7:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Middle School
Heritage Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Chino Valley. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Chino Valley Unified District (4474). NCES reports 461 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.9:1, above the Arizona median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.4%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Heritage Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.9%
- Hispanic30.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Chino Valley Unified District (4474)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Del Rio Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
477 reported students
Territorial Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–02
577 reported students
Chino Valley High School
High · Grades 09–12
712 reported students
Public schools near Heritage Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Elementary School Elementary · Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | 03–05 | 477 | 0.1 mi |
| Territorial Early Childhood Center Elementary · Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | PK–02 | 577 | 1.2 mi |
| Chino Valley High School High · Chino Valley Unified District (4474) | 09–12 | 712 | 1.4 mi |
| MIJTED - Chino Valley High School High · Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Mingus Springs Charter School Elementary · Charter · Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) | KG–08 | 151 | 2.9 mi |
| MIJTED - Yavapai College Agribusiness & Technology Center High · Mountain Institute CTED #2 (90090) | 10–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Middle School
What grades does Heritage Middle School serve?
Heritage Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Chino Valley Unified District (4474).
How many students attend Heritage Middle School?
Heritage Middle School reported 461 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 531 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.9:1, based on 461 students and 22.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Chino Valley Unified District (4474) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Heritage Middle School in?
Heritage Middle School is part of Chino Valley Unified District (4474), based in Chino Valley, AZ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Del Rio Elementary School (0.1 mi), Territorial Early Childhood Center (1.2 mi), Chino Valley High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.