For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 461 students in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Las Vistas are Southside Community School and Utterback Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 623-7102
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 623-7102
Gr: K-9 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Utterback Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 S Pinal Vis
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson, AZ include Southside Community School and Utterback Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Las Vistas, Tucson public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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