- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Emily Gray Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Emily Gray Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040828000762
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emily Gray Junior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools.
- #24 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emily Gray Junior High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Gray Junior High School ranks #24 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) · Arizona
NCES ID 040828000762 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Emily Gray Junior High School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 040828000762 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 19.1:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Tanque Verde High School (761 students)
Emily Gray Junior High School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Emily Gray Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tanque Verde H
Tanque Verde High School
761 students
- Tanque Verde E
Tanque Verde Elementary School
582 students
- Agua Caliente
Agua Caliente School
449 students
- This school
Emily Gray Junior High School
420 students
What this shows Emily Gray Junior High School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emily Gray Junior High School compares
Emily Gray Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 70% in Arizona - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Emily Gray Junior High School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) reports $10,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emily Gray Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanque Verde High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanque Verde Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agua Caliente School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emily Gray Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Tucson
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emily Gray Junior High School
How many students attend Emily Gray Junior High School?
Emily Gray Junior High School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Gray Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emily Gray Junior High School is 19.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emily Gray Junior High School?
14.8% of students at Emily Gray Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emily Gray Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Emily Gray Junior High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emily Gray Junior High School?
Emily Gray Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emily Gray Junior High School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Emily Gray Junior High School ranks #24 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tucson on the city page.
What other schools are in Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)?
Besides Emily Gray Junior High School, Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) also operates Tanque Verde High School (761 students), Tanque Verde Elementary School (582 students), and Agua Caliente School (449 students). See the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) district page for the complete list.