For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,591 students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rita Ranch are Esmond Station School, Vail Blended Learning and Desert Sky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Esmond Station School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9400 S Atterbury Wash Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Grades: 6-12
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Sky Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9850 E Rankin Loop
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ include Esmond Station School, Vail Blended Learning and Desert Sky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ?
the neighborhood of Rita Ranch, Tucson, AZ public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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