- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Esperero Canyon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Esperero Canyon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040176001487
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esperero Canyon Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #7 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Esperero Canyon Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esperero Canyon Middle School ranks #7 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Arizona
NCES ID 040176001487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Esperero Canyon Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 040176001487 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 14.6:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students)
Esperero Canyon Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Esperero Canyon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Catalina Footh
Catalina Foothills High School
1,865 students
- Orange Grove M 683
Orange Grove Middle School
683 students
- Manzanita Scho 579
Manzanita School
579 students
- This school 495
Esperero Canyon Middle School
495 students
- Sunrise Drive 469
Sunrise Drive Elementary School
469 students
- Ventana Vista 411
Ventana Vista Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Esperero Canyon Middle School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esperero Canyon Middle School compares
Esperero Canyon Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 79% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Arizona - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$10,030
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Esperero Canyon Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) reports $10,030 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Esperero Canyon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Foothills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manzanita School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Drive Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ventana Vista Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esperero Canyon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Esperero Canyon Middle School
How many students attend Esperero Canyon Middle School?
Esperero Canyon Middle School has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperero Canyon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperero Canyon Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Esperero Canyon Middle School?
10.0% of students at Esperero Canyon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esperero Canyon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Esperero Canyon Middle School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esperero Canyon Middle School?
Esperero Canyon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Esperero Canyon Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Esperero Canyon Middle School ranks #7 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 Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)?
Besides Esperero Canyon Middle School, Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) also operates Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students), Orange Grove Middle School (683 students), and Manzanita School (579 students). See the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) district page for the complete list.