Valencia Middle School serves 755 students in grades 6-8.
Valencia 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valencia Middle School's student population of 755 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
755 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valencia Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Valencia Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1832 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
79%
46%
Black
2%
6%
White
9%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valencia Middle School's ranking?
Valencia Middle School is ranked #1832 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Valencia Middle School often compared to?
Valencia Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pistor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Valencia Middle School?
755 students attend Valencia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Valencia Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valencia Middle School?
Valencia Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Valencia Middle School offer ?
Valencia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Valencia Middle School part of?
Valencia Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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