Tortolita Middle School

About Tortolita Middle School

Tortolita Middle School is one of the most respected middle schools in the area. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Tortolita Middle School offers a rigorous academic program, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Tortolita Middle School offers a variety of classes, including core classes such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. Additionally, the school offers a wide range of electives, such as art, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of clubs and organizations, such as student council, yearbook, and robotics.
Tortolita Middle School is committed to providing a positive learning environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and works hard to ensure that all students feel safe and respected. The school also has a comprehensive counseling program to help students manage their emotions and behavior.
Tortolita Middle School is a great place to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential and become successful, responsible citizens.

Address:	4101 W Hardy Rd Tucson, AZ 85742
Phone:	(520) 579-4600
Site:	maranausd.org
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	577 students

Overview Tortolita Middle School

Tortolita Middle School serves 577 students in grades 7-8.
Tortolita 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 19% (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 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Tortolita Middle School

Tortolita 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 Tortolita Middle School is 0.60, 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.