Altar Valley Middle School
Altar Valley Middle School serves 302 students in grades 5-8.
Altar Valley 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Altar Valley Middle School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 302 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Altar Valley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Altar Valley Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1584 out of 2111 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 11% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 31% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Altar Valley Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Altar Valley Middle School is Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School (14.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Anna Lawrence Intermediate School (14.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Robles Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Robles Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 335 students10
0.6 miles
9875 South Sasabe Road
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-9418 0.6 PK-4 335 - Tucson Laura N. Banks Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 339 students10
12.7 miles
3200 S.lead Flower
Tucson, AZ 85735
(520) 225-6060 12.7 PK-5 339 - Tucson Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School Vocational School Grades: 9-12
14.7 miles
6855 South Mark Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 352-5833 14.7 9-12 n/a - Tucson Anna Lawrence Intermediate School Math: 9% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-8 | 323 students10
14.8 miles
4850 W. Jeffrey Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 225-6060 14.8 3-8 323 - Tucson Envision High School Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 6 students10
14.8 miles
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029 14.8 9-12 6
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