How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Tortolita Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tucson, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 827 | 512 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.9% | 34.9% |
| 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 | Tortolita Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,104 | $10,680 |
| District | Amphitheater Public Schools | Marana Unified School District 6 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Tortolita Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.7% | 44.3% |
| African American | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.6% | 46.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 4.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Tortolita Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 756:1 | 346:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.0% | 61.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 53 | 82 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.