Townsend Middle School (Closed 2014)
- Townsend Middle School served 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
| |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 41% | 63% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 63% | 78% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 45% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 27% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.65 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Townsend Middle School is Mary Meredith K-12 School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Adventure School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Adventure School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 128 students
0.6 miles
5757 E. Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 296-0656 0.6 K-8 128 - Tucson Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School Grades: 6-8 | 415 students
0.7 miles
5831 E. Pima Street
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 731-4100 0.7 6-8 415 - Tucson W V Whitmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 325 students
0.7 miles
5330 E. Glenn St.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 232-8000 0.7 PK-5 325 - Tucson La Paloma Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 733 students
1.2 miles
2050 N. Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 721-4205 1.2 K-8 733 - Tucson Mary Meredith K-12 School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 41 students
1.2 miles
755 N Magnolia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 225-6060 1.2 K-12 41
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
