Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Townsend Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Townsend Middle School?
478 students attend Townsend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Townsend Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Townsend Middle School?
Townsend Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Townsend Middle School offer ?
Townsend Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Townsend Middle School part of?
Townsend Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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