Esperero Canyon Middle School
Esperero Canyon Middle School serves 649 students in grades 6-8.
Esperero Canyon Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Esperero Canyon Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Esperero Canyon Middle School's student population of 649 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 649 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Esperero Canyon Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Esperero Canyon Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #401 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 59% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Catalina Foothills Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Esperero Canyon Middle School is Sabino High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Canyon View Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Canyon View Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 425 students10
0.1 miles
5725 N. Sabino Canyon Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-7700 0.1 PK-5 425 - Tucson Ventana Vista Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 70%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 548 students10
1.5 miles
6085 N Kolb Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 209-8000 1.5 K-5 548 - Tucson Sabino High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 857 students10
2.3 miles
5000 North Bowes Road
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 225-6060 2.3 7-12 857 - Tucson Collier Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 168 students10
2.9 miles
3900 North Bear Canyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-4800 2.9 PK-5 168 - Tucson Fruchthendler Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 357 students10
3.1 miles
7470 E Cloud Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 731-4400 3.1 PK-6 357
School Reviews
| 5 The academic programs are very advanced but the teachers let us take it by our own pace. Music, Art and sports are actually an encore class (sports is PE). And we compete with other schools and we have Honor Roll. The rooms are nice and big to hold a large class, we have the MPR (the multi purpose room), the student commons (like a lunch room), an Art room, a Band room, and a music room. Also the parents are highly involved and some host school events and love to drop thier kids off because it is a safe and possitive school. I do reconmend it greatly. - Posted by Student/Alumni - esh19 |
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