At a glance
Reported students
875
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617.5
South Valley Jr. High: 875 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
20.4:1 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
- 881
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.9:1
What the reported data says about South Valley Jr. High
South Valley Jr. High is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Gilbert. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Gilbert Unified District (4239). NCES reports 875 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, 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 (57.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.6%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Valley Jr. High
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.8 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.4%
- Hispanic25.6%
- Black5.1%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
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
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 Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Middle · Grades 07–08
925 reported students
Highland Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
961 reported students
Mesquite Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
648 reported students
Greenfield Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,160 reported students
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
855 reported students
Meridian
Elementary · Grades PK–06
850 reported students
Public schools near South Valley Jr. High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Jr High School Middle · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 06–08 | 648 | 2.5 mi |
| Willis Junior High School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 07–08 | 661 | 3 mi |
| Greenfield Junior High School Middle · Gilbert Unified District (4239) | 06–08 | 1,160 | 3.3 mi |
| Cooley Middle School Middle · Higley Unified School District (4248) | 06–08 | 795 | 4.1 mi |
| Arizona College Prep Middle School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 06–08 | 907 | 5 mi |
| Santan Junior High School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 07–08 | 1,085 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Valley Jr. High
What grades does South Valley Jr. High serve?
South Valley Jr. High reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gilbert Unified District (4239).
How many students attend South Valley Jr. High?
South Valley Jr. High reported 875 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 881 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Valley Jr. High?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 875 students and 42.8 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 South Valley Jr. High a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Valley Jr. High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gilbert Unified District (4239) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South Valley Jr. High in?
South Valley Jr. High is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Valley Jr. High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mesquite Jr High School (2.5 mi), Willis Junior High School (3 mi), Greenfield Junior High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.