At a glance
Reported students
599
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
526
Rhodes Junior High School: 599 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
18.7:1 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
- 733
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Rhodes Junior High School
Rhodes Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Mesa. It is one of 78 current school records connected to Mesa Unified District (4235). NCES reports 599 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, close to 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 Hispanic or Latino (64.1%) and White (13%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Rhodes Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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 3 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
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White13%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Mesa Unified District (4235)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Shepherd Junior High School
Middle · Grades 04–08
581 reported students
Smith Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
707 reported students
Poston Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
782 reported students
Kino Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
805 reported students
Fremont Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
822 reported students
Stapley Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
899 reported students
Public schools near Rhodes Junior High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School Middle · Tempe School District (4258) | 06–08 | 923 | 2.4 mi |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School Middle · Tempe School District (4258) | 06–08 | 645 | 2.6 mi |
| Carson Junior High School Middle · Mesa Unified District (4235) | 07–09 | 946 | 3.3 mi |
| New School for the Arts Middle School Middle · Charter · New School for the Arts Middle School (80985) | 06–08 | 75 | 3.7 mi |
| John M Andersen Jr High School Middle · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | 06–08 | 772 | 3.8 mi |
| Kyrene Middle School Middle · Kyrene Elementary District (4267) | 04–08 | 759 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rhodes Junior High School
What grades does Rhodes Junior High School serve?
Rhodes Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mesa Unified District (4235).
How many students attend Rhodes Junior High School?
Rhodes Junior High School reported 599 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 733 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rhodes Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 599 students and 32 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 Rhodes Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rhodes Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mesa Unified District (4235) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Rhodes Junior High School in?
Rhodes Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235), based in Mesa, AZ, which operates 78 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rhodes Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Connolly Middle School (2.4 mi), Fees College Preparatory Middle School (2.6 mi), Carson Junior High School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.