Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School (Closed 2012)
Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School served 8 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 8 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (08-09) | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | <50% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | <50% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 45% |
| Black | 13% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Joyce Drake Alternative Middle School is Agave Middle And High School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
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0.1 miles
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Tucson, AZ 85719
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Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 72 students10
0.1 miles
440 S. Park
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060 0.1 9-12 72 - Tucson Highland Free School Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 56 students10
0.3 miles
510 S. Highland Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104 0.3 K-6 56 - Tucson Ha:san Preparatory & Leadership School Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 97 students10
0.5 miles
1333 E. 10th St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 882-8826 0.5 9-12 97 - Tucson Miles-exploratory Learning Center Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-8 | 311 students10
0.5 miles
1400 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-6060 0.5 PK-8 311
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