- Enrollment
- 1,758
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence W Cross Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040068000028
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence W Cross Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #23 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks #23 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Arizona
NCES ID 040068000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lawrence W Cross Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040068000028 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 22.4:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon Del Oro High School (1,758 students)
Lawrence W Cross Middle School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lawrence W Cross 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
- This school
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
827 students
- Richard B Wils
Richard B Wilson Jr School
770 students
- Coronado K-8 S 561
Coronado K-8 School
561 students
What this shows Lawrence W Cross Middle School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence W Cross Middle School compares
Lawrence W Cross 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 61% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 88% in Arizona - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.6%
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 827 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lawrence W Cross Middle School is more mixed than 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 Lawrence W Cross Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Del Oro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ironwood Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amphitheater High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard B Wilson Jr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado K-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence W Cross 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
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence W Cross Middle School
How many students attend Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
18.9% of students at Lawrence W Cross Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence W Cross Middle School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lawrence W Cross Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks #23 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 Lawrence W Cross 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.