Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Amphitheater 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 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amphitheater Middle School serves the southern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amphitheater Middle School's student population of 432 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amphitheater 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 Amphitheater Middle School is 0.61, which is less 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
#1834 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
7%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amphitheater Middle School's ranking?
Amphitheater Middle School is ranked #1834 out of 1,921 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amphitheater Middle School?
432 students attend Amphitheater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Amphitheater Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amphitheater Middle School?
Amphitheater Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amphitheater Middle School offer ?
Amphitheater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amphitheater Middle School part of?
Amphitheater Middle School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
In what neighborhood is Amphitheater Middle School located?
Amphitheater Middle School is located in the Amphi neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 8 other public schools located in Amphi.
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