Serving 573 students in grades 6-8, Alice Vail 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alice Vail Middle School serves the east part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 5.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes around 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice Vail Middle School's student population of 573 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics.
School Rankings
Alice Vail Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Vail Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
50%
49%
Black
11%
6%
White
27%
33%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Vail Middle School's ranking?
Alice Vail Middle School is ranked #1201 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Alice Vail Middle School often compared to?
Alice Vail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alice Vail Middle School?
573 students attend Alice Vail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alice Vail Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice Vail Middle School?
Alice Vail Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice Vail Middle School offer ?
Alice Vail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice Vail Middle School part of?
Alice Vail Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Alice Vail Middle School located?
Alice Vail Middle School is located in the Desert Aire And Loma Linda neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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