Shea Middle School

shea.pvschools.net/

511 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Shea Middle School, located in the Paradise Valley Unified School District in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8. The school is known for fostering a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various electives, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and personal responsibility.

The school is part of a larger community-focused district (PVSchools) that prioritizes modern educational standards and student engagement. Shea Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With its commitment to inclusive practices and student success, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can thrive and build the foundational skills necessary for their future academic endeavors.

511

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shea Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	194
Black	33
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
194 (38.0 %)
Black
33 (6.5 %)
Two or More
29 (5.7 %)
American Indian
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paradise Valley Unified District (4241)
Phone:	(602)449-3500
Website:	http://shea.pvschools.net/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 256

Grade 8 255