- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
La Cima Middle School
Federal NCES profile for La Cima Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040068001525
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Cima Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools.
- #15 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Cima Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Cima Middle School ranks #15 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068001525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
La Cima Middle School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 040068001525 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
La Cima Middle School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
La Cima Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon Del Oro
Canyon Del Oro High School
1,758 students
- Ironwood Ridge
Ironwood Ridge High School
1,539 students
- Amphitheater H
Amphitheater High School
996 students
- Lawrence W Cro
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- This school 337
La Cima Middle School
337 students
What this shows La Cima Middle School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Cima Middle School compares
La Cima Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 24% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 41% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 21% in Arizona - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.2%
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
$12,104
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 14.5%
African American 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, La Cima Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Amphitheater Unified District (4406) reports $12,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Cima Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence W Cross Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Cima Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Cima Middle School
How many students attend La Cima Middle School?
La Cima Middle School has 337 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Cima Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Cima Middle School is 13:1, which is 24% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 17% 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 La Cima Middle School?
67.9% of students at La Cima Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Cima Middle School?
The largest demographic group at La Cima Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Cima Middle School?
La Cima Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 La Cima Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, La Cima Middle School ranks #15 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 Amphitheater Unified District (4406)?
Besides La Cima Middle School, Amphitheater Unified District (4406) also operates Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students), Ironwood Ridge High School (1,539 students), and Amphitheater High School (996 students). See the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) district page for the complete list.