Serving 420 students in grades 7-8, Emily Gray Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Emily Gray Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tucson, AZ, covering approximately 77.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emily Gray Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Emily Gray Junior High School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Emily Gray Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily Gray Junior High School is 0.46, 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
#322 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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)44.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-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 Emily Gray Junior High School's ranking?
Emily Gray Junior High School is ranked #322 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Emily Gray Junior High School often compared to?
Emily Gray Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magee Middle School, Gridley Middle School, Desert Sky Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Emily Gray Junior High School?
420 students attend Emily Gray Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Emily Gray Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emily Gray Junior High School?
Emily Gray Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emily Gray Junior High School offer ?
Emily Gray Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily Gray Junior High School part of?
Emily Gray Junior High School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408).
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