Serving 497 students in grades 6-8, Coatimundi 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coatimundi Middle School serves the northeast part of Rio Rico, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 127.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.5 miles, and the furthest edge reaching up to 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coatimundi Middle School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Coatimundi 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 Coatimundi Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1118 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
97%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coatimundi Middle School's ranking?
Coatimundi Middle School is ranked #1118 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coatimundi Middle School often compared to?
Coatimundi Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calabasas School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coatimundi Middle School?
497 students attend Coatimundi Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Coatimundi Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coatimundi Middle School?
Coatimundi Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coatimundi Middle School offer ?
Coatimundi Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coatimundi Middle School part of?
Coatimundi Middle School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458).
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