At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
641
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
6%-47.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Explorer Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 641 students. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
6% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictParadise Valley Unified District (4241)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85050
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040593001230
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment641
White78.9%
Hispanic / Latino9.6%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races5.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
78.9%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
2.1%
Asian
3.7%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.