Sossaman Middle School

18655 E JACARANDA BLVD
QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142

www.husd.org/sossaman

1,043 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Sossaman Middle School, located in Queen Creek, Arizona, is part of the Higley Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a "middle school model" designed to help students transition successfully from elementary school to high school, focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sossaman Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student clubs. The school prides itself on a culture of community and high expectations, utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching strategies to engage its student body. By promoting a well-rounded educational experience, Sossaman aims to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens while maintaining a strong connection to the local Queen Creek community.

1,043

Total Students

55.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sossaman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	699
Hispanic	205
Black	35
Asian	24
Two or More	68
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
699 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
205 (19.7 %)
Two or More
68 (6.5 %)
Black
35 (3.4 %)
Asian
24 (2.3 %)
American Indian
10 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Higley Unified School District (4248)
Phone:	(480)279-8500
Website:	http://www.husd.org/sossaman
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,043
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
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 7 489

Grade 8 554