Explorer Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction PHOENIX, AZ Grades 05–08 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ B (75.1)

Located in PHOENIX, ARIZONA (ZIP 85050), Explorer Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 05–08 in the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district.

Key statistics: 607 students enrolled; a 19.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Middle School Average
Enrollment
607.0
State avg: 507.0
▲ 20% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.57:1
State avg: 17.8:1
▲ 10% worse
School Details
School Name
Explorer Middle School
NCESSCH ID
040593001230
State School ID
AZ-4241-5102
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
22401 N 40TH ST
City
PHOENIX
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85050
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0401
State Leg. Upper
04004
State Leg. Lower
04004
Latitude
33.688
Longitude
-111.9856
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
607
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.0
Teachers FTE
📐
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 54 8.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
LEAID
0405930
State LEA ID
AZ-4241
Phone
(602)449-2000
Website
http://www.pvschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
PHOENIX
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$414,752K
Federal Revenue
$42,475K
State Revenue
$123,342K
Local Revenue
$248,935K
Total Expenditure
$410,914K
Instruction Exp.
$181,790K
Support Services
$135,294K
Other Current Exp.
$7,863K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Explorer Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Explorer Middle School?
607 students are enrolled at Explorer Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Explorer Middle School have?
Explorer Middle School has 31.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Explorer Middle School serve?
Explorer Middle School serves grades 05 through 08.
Is Explorer Middle School a charter school?
Explorer Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Explorer Middle School located in?
Explorer Middle School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Explorer Middle School belong to?
Explorer Middle School is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) school district.
How much does Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) spend per student?
The Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district spends approximately $676,958,814 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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