Altar Valley Middle School

About Altar Valley Middle School

Altar Valley Middle School is a vibrant learning community located in the heart of Arizona. Our school is committed to providing a safe and engaging learning environment for our students. We strive to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students through a variety of educational programs. Our teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable, providing students with the best instruction possible. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other activities that help our students develop leadership and teamwork skills. Our dedicated staff works hard to ensure that all students have a positive and successful experience at Altar Valley Middle School. We are proud of our strong sense of community and are committed to providing our students with the best education possible.

Address:	16350 W Ajo Hwy Tucson, AZ 85736
Phone:	(520) 822-9343
Site:	altarvalleyschools.org
Grades:	5-8
Enrollment:	260 students

Overview Altar Valley Middle School

Altar Valley Middle School serves 260 students in grades 5-8.
Altar Valley 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 14% (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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Altar Valley Middle School

Altar Valley 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 Altar Valley Middle School is 0.55, 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.