Alice Vail Middle School serves 716 students in grades 6-8.
Alice Vail Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Vail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Alice Vail Middle School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
716 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Alice Vail Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Alice Vail Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
2%
5%

Asian
2%
3%

Hispanic
50%
47%

Black
7%
6%

White
30%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1075 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alice Vail Middle School?
716 students attend Alice Vail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Alice Vail Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Vail Middle School?
Alice Vail Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Alice Vail Middle School part of?
Alice Vail Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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