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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·QUEEN CREEK UNIFIED DISTRICT (4245)·NCES 040681002886

Newell Barney College Preparatory School

24937 S SOSSAMAN RD, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 · (480) 474-6700 · Maricopa County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL129 STUDENTS
Enrollment
129
Middle
DISTRICT 393 · STATE 494
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 17.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
71
Grade 8
58
Student demographics
White
8163%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
3225%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 48%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 6%
Asian
43%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
97%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6853%
Female
6147%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Newell Barney College Preparatory SchoolQueen Creek High School
Based on grade levels within Queen Creek Unified District (4245). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
Math
60.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -6.0pp since 2017

What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Arizona average is about 38 of 100. Math scores are down about 6 points since 2017.

Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
129
-548 (-81%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
was 20.5:1
% White
63%
was 71%
% Hispanic
25%
was 22%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Newell Barney College Preparatory School

Located at 24937 S SOSSAMAN RD, in QUEEN CREEK, Arizona, Newell Barney College Preparatory School is a micro-enrollment middle-grades school that hosts 129 students (grades 5 through 8), operated by Queen Creek Unified District (4245). By comparison, Arizona's public schools average about 494 students each, so Newell Barney College Preparatory School sits 74% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 15 schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) (15,065 students total), Newell Barney College Preparatory School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Newell Barney College Preparatory School lists that White students make up the majority at 63%. The remainder consists of 25% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Asian, 2% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, Newell Barney College Preparatory School records 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.9:1. The state averages around 17.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Maricopa County indicate median household income runs about $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Newell Barney College Preparatory School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Dr. Camille Casteel High School, around 0.9 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Newell Barney College Preparatory School.

Newell Barney College Preparatory School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Over the past 7-year window. Newell Barney College Preparatory School's enrollment has ticked down 81% since 2018, when it stood at 677 (now 129). Over the same period, the White share declined from 71% to 63%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 20.5:1 in 2018 to 9.9:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
District
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Address
24937 S SOSSAMAN RD, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
Phone
(480) 474-6700
County
Maricopa County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
129
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
040681002886
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Newell Barney College Preparatory School
How many students attend Newell Barney College Preparatory School?
Newell Barney College Preparatory School enrolls approximately 129 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does Newell Barney College Preparatory School serve?
Newell Barney College Preparatory School serves grades 05-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell Barney College Preparatory School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Newell Barney College Preparatory School is approximately 9.9:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Newell Barney College Preparatory School?
Student demographics at Newell Barney College Preparatory School are roughly 63% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Newell Barney College Preparatory School public or private?
Newell Barney College Preparatory School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Queen Creek Unified District (4245).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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