At a glance
Reported students
188
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
264
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle: 188 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948). NCES reports 188 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (66%) and Black (18.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic66%
- Black18.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- 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.
Other schools in Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vista College Prep Sueno Park
Middle · Grades 05–08
538 reported students
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley
Elementary · Grades KG–08
228 reported students
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
264 reported students
Vista College Prep - Maryvale
Elementary · Grades KG–08
414 reported students
Public schools near Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholla Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 681 | 1.3 mi |
| Royal Palm Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 05–08 | 465 | 1.4 mi |
| Imagine Cortez Park Middle Middle · Charter · Cortez Park Charter Middle School Inc. (79988) | 06–08 | 252 | 2 mi |
| Desert Foothills Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 621 | 3 mi |
| Palo Verde Middle School Middle · Washington Elementary School District (4260) | 07–08 | 797 | 3.2 mi |
| Madison Meadows School Middle · Madison Elementary District (4270) | 05–08 | 846 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle
What grades does Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle serve?
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948).
How many students attend Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle?
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle reported 188 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 188 students and 13 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 Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle in?
Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle is part of Vista College Preparatory Inc. (91948), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vista College Preparatory - Metro North Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cholla Middle School (1.3 mi), Royal Palm Middle School (1.4 mi), Imagine Cortez Park Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.