Wakefield Middle School (Closed 2014)
- Wakefield Middle School served 423 students in grades 6-8.
- 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 64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 41% | 63% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 64% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 and middle school to Wakefield Middle School is Pueblo High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hollinger K-8 School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Pueblo High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,663 student
0.4 miles
3500 S. 12th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-4300 0.4 8-12 1,663 - Tucson Hollinger K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 533 students
0.5 miles
150 W. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 0.5 PK-8 533 - Tucson Mission View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 191 students
0.5 miles
2600 S. 8th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 225-6060 0.5 PK-5 191 - Tucson C E Rose Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 811 students
1.1 miles
710 W. Michigan Drive
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-6060 1.1 PK-8 811 - Tucson Van Buskirk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 276 students
1.1 miles
725 E. Fair St.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 225-3700 1.1 PK-5 276
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