Townsend Middle School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 41% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)41%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
51%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Townsend Middle School?
478 students attend Townsend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Townsend Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Townsend Middle School?
Townsend Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Townsend Middle School offer ?
Townsend Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Townsend Middle School part of?
Townsend Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
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