Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Gridley 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 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gridley Middle School serves the eastern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being around 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gridley Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Excellence by Focusing on Community, Integrity, and Commitment.
School Rankings
Gridley 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 Gridley Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1131 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
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)66.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-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 Gridley Middle School's ranking?
Gridley Middle School is ranked #1131 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gridley Middle School often compared to?
Gridley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Secrist Middle 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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gridley Middle School?
501 students attend Gridley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gridley Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gridley Middle School?
Gridley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gridley Middle School offer ?
Gridley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gridley Middle School part of?
Gridley Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Gridley Middle School located?
Gridley Middle School is located in the Halcyon Acres neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Halcyon Acres.
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