Utterback Middle School
- Utterback Middle School serves 469 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Utterback Middle School's student population of 469 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Utterback Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Utterback Middle School is 0.31, 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 | #1799 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 5% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Utterback Middle School is Southside Community School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southside Community School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cavett Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Cavett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 304 students
0.2 miles
2120 E. Naco Vista
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-1300 0.2 PK-5 304 - Tucson Southside Community School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 232 students
0.5 miles
2701 S. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)623-7102 0.5 K-9 232 - Tucson Youth Works Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 48 students
0.5 miles
1915 E. 36th Street
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520)623-5843 0.5 9-12 48 - Tucson Cape School-detention Grades: 3-12 | 42 students
0.7 miles
2225 East Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)740-4704 0.7 3-12 42 - Tucson Pima Vocational High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 110 students
0.8 miles
1550 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520)243-1740 0.8 9-12 110
School Reviews
| 4 Utterback has seen real improvement in the last year. I understand they have a full compliment of teachers now which is impressive in a district that has trouble filling all of the teacher positions. My kids got involved with the drama program and performed in front of a live audience in a very nice theater. I've been really impressed with the results both in academics, behavior, and their arts programs. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Getting Impressed |
| 2 My daughter has changed so much because of this school horrible attitude thinks she can talk anyway very disrespectful, I was not sure it was the school until I sent my 6th grader there this year and he said to me mom this school is horrible kids are out of control he begged me to change schools, and now 2 months later I'm taking both my children out of Utterback for I should of listened to my son from the beginning This School is Horrible! - Posted by Parent - Lucin |
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