AZMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Sossaman Middle School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|QUEEN CREEK, Arizona|Higley Unified School District (4248)
QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
60%
83th percentile in AZ
Math Proficiency
59%
88th percentile in AZ
Chronic Absenteeism
10.2%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
239 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Worse than average in AZTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,099
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
53
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,611
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,673
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,288
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 11%State 52%Local 37%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$446,248
-2.4% 1yr+27.6% 5yr
Phoenix, AZ metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.2%
Below 150% poverty line
4.8%
Unemployment rate
11.0%
Uninsured residents
11.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,753
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,621
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
420 (26%)
Autism
272 (17%)
Speech/Language Impairment
208 (13%)
Other Health Impairment
202 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
38 (2%)
Emotional Disturbance
34 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,094
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Sossaman Middle School
Sossaman Middle School currently enrolls 1,024 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under Higley Unified School District (4248) in AZ.
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