How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Mesa Verde Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TUCSON, AZ | TUCSON, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 827 | 289 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 26.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Mesa Verde Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,759 | $11,759 |
| District | Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | Amphitheater Unified District (4406) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Mesa Verde Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.7% | 56.7% |
| African American | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.6% | 34.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Mesa Verde Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 827:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.6% | 51.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 53 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.