Wakefield Middle School
Tel:
(520)225-6060
- Wakefield Middle School serves 423 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 63%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Wakefield Middle School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| 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 |  |
School Comparison
- Wakefield Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wakefield Middle School is 0.11, 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 | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 88% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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 Wakefield Middle School is Pueblo High Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pueblo High Magnet School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hollinger K-8 School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Pueblo High Magnet School Grades: 8-12 | 1710 students
0.4 miles
3500 S. 12th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-4300 0.4 8-12 1710 - Tucson Hollinger K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 538 students
0.5 miles
150 W. Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520)225-6060 0.5 PK-8 538 - 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 | 812 students
1.1 miles
710 W. Michigan Drive
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520)225-6060 1.1 PK-8 812 - Tucson Van Buskirk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 304 students
1.1 miles
725 E. Fair St.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520)225-3700 1.1 PK-5 304
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