Utterback Middle School
- Utterback Middle School serves 391 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.
- Utterback Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Utterback Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Utterback Middle School's student population of 391 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 391 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Utterback Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 30:1 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1798 out of 1897 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 13:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 83% | 45% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Utterback Middle School is Southside Community School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cavett Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Cavett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 301 students
0.2 miles
2120 E. Naco Vista
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-1300 0.2 PK-5 301 - Tucson Southside Community School Charter School
Grades: K-9 | 241 students
0.5 miles
2701 S. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)623-7102 0.5 K-9 241 - Tucson Youth Works Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 86 students
0.5 miles
1915 E. 36th Street
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520)623-5843 0.5 9-12 86 - Tucson Pueblo Gardens Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 367 students
0.6 miles
2210 E. 33rd Street
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-6060 0.6 PK-8 367 - Tucson Cape School-detention Grades: 3-12 | 28 students
0.7 miles
2225 East Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)740-4704 0.7 3-12 28
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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