Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Tel:
(520)696-5000
- Lawrence W Cross Middle School serves 642 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Lawrence W Cross Middle School's student population of 642 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 642 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lawrence W Cross Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 0.56, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #519 out of 1,842 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amphitheater Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lawrence W Cross Middle School is Edge High School - Northwest (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is La Cima Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Winifred Harelson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Winifred Harelson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 513 students
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(520)696-5000 0.4 K-6 513 - Tucson Edge High School - Northwest Charter School
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1.1 miles
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Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)881-1389 1.1 9-12 54 - Tucson Mesa Verde Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
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Tucson, AZ 85704
(520)696-6090 1.2 PK-5 392 - Tucson Amphi Academy At Donaldson Grades: K-6
1.5 miles
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Tucson, AZ 85704
(520)696-5000 1.5 K-6 n/a - Tucson Marion Donaldson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
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2040 W Omar Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520)696-5000 1.5 PK-5 312
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