At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
607
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
6%-47.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.6:1
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 607 students. It is part of the Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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 Enrollment607
White77.9%
Hispanic / Latino12.9%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
77.9%
Hispanic
12.9%
Black
1.3%
Asian
3.1%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.