Enrollment
420
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emily Gray Junior High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emily Gray Junior High School
Emily Gray Junior High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Arizona average.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) spends $9,354 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's middle schools, it stands alongside Apollo Middle School (480 students): Emily Gray Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 14.1:1).
Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) also operates Tanque Verde High School (761 students) and Tanque Verde Elementary School (582 students) alongside Emily Gray Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emily Gray Junior High School compares
Emily Gray Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tanque Verde Unified District (4408), which includes Emily Gray Junior High School.
$9,354
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 46.8%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Emily Gray Junior High School a good school?
Emily Gray Junior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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