At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
Wallace Jr High School: 299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
15:1 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
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Wallace Jr High School
Wallace Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Parker. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Parker Unified School District (4510). NCES reports 299 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, below 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 (52.2%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (27.8%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. 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 Wallace Jr High School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White13.4%
- Hispanic52.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native27.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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 Parker Unified School District (4510)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wallace Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
323 reported students
Blake Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
379 reported students
Le Pera Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
191 reported students
Parker High School
High · Grades 09–12
478 reported students
Parker Alternative School
High · Grades 09–12
37 reported students
Public schools near Wallace Jr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Elementary School Elementary · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 03–05 | 323 | under 0.1 mi |
| WAVE - Parker High School High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | 09–12 | 1 | 0.1 mi |
| Parker High School High · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 09–12 | 478 | 0.2 mi |
| Parker Alternative School High · Parker Unified School District (4510) | 09–12 | 37 | 0.6 mi |
| WAVE-Arizona Western College High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Blake Primary School Elementary · Parker Unified School District (4510) | PK–02 | 379 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Jr High School
What grades does Wallace Jr High School serve?
Wallace Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Parker Unified School District (4510).
How many students attend Wallace Jr High School?
Wallace Jr High School reported 299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wallace Jr High School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 299 students and 20 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 Wallace Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wallace Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parker Unified School District (4510) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Wallace Jr High School in?
Wallace Jr High School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510), based in Parker, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wallace Jr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wallace Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), WAVE - Parker High School (0.1 mi), Parker High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.