Tortolita Middle School in Tucson, AZ serves 523 students in grades 7–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the district average ratio of approximately 18:1 for comparable schools.
Math proficiency is 27%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Marana Unified District average of 36%, showing a decline from 68% in 2012 to 27% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 32%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 41%, declining from a high of 86% in 2012 to current levels.
Science proficiency is 16%, below the state average of 24% and district average of 25%, with recent data indicating consistently lower performance.
Enrollment decreased from 794 students in 2019 to 523 in 2023, while minority enrollment remains at 54%, reflecting a stable demographic composition in this Tucson suburban middle school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tortolita Middle School serves the eastern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an area of approximately 64.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tortolita Middle School's student population of 512 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tortolita 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 Tortolita Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)64.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold & Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tortolita Middle School's ranking?
Tortolita Middle School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tortolita Middle School often compared to?
Tortolita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Grove Middle School, Marana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tortolita Middle School?
512 students attend Tortolita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tortolita Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tortolita Middle School?
Tortolita Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tortolita Middle School offer ?
Tortolita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tortolita Middle School part of?
Tortolita Middle School is part of Marana Unified District (4404).
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