Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School serves 8 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
47%
Black
13%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School?
8 students attend Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School offer ?
Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School part of?
Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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