Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pat Tillman 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 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pat Tillman Middle School's student population of 598 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Pat Tillman 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 Pat Tillman Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1835 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
68%
49%
Black
17%
6%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pat Tillman Middle School's ranking?
Pat Tillman Middle School is ranked #1835 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pat Tillman Middle School?
598 students attend Pat Tillman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pat Tillman Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pat Tillman Middle School?
Pat Tillman Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pat Tillman Middle School offer ?
Pat Tillman Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pat Tillman Middle School part of?
Pat Tillman Middle School is part of Balsz Elementary District (4268).
In what neighborhood is Pat Tillman Middle School located?
Pat Tillman Middle School is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is unwilling to work as a team with special needs children.
5 10/10/2025
There are numerous wrongs with this current school district of Balsz. The classrooms status of kids per classroom currently sits at 30; therefore overcrowded. Balsz now converted to Tillman Middle School with the help of the Tillman Group due to lack of other organizations willing to invest in the district and poor investment funding. Staff is outnumbered resulting in the increase of inappropriate behavior and failing to properly monitor student safety. Tillman Middle School has no safety resource officer resulting in an increase of illegal use of drugs, students walking off campus, and students wandering around campus with no supervision. The Tillman Middle School contains no proper system in regards to its special education department. While one is in place, student placement in proper special education classrooms needs a complete overhaul. Special Education administrators are not positioned at a campus site; therefore resulting in complete miscommunication and lack thereof. The Tillman Group under its resources has provided higher levels of academic programs and facilities since its involvement. Tillman Middle School currently resides in numerous extracurricular activities resulting in requesting for additional funding through government and private donations to support the overhaul of facilities. Despite the Tillman Group involvement, the campus is unsafe without some type of safety officer.
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