- Enrollment
- 1,865
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Orange Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Orange Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040176000116
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Grove Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #11 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove Middle School ranks #11 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Arizona
NCES ID 040176000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Orange Grove Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040176000116 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 18:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students)
Orange Grove Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Orange Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Catalina Footh
Catalina Foothills High School
1,865 students
- This school 683
Orange Grove Middle School
683 students
- Manzanita Scho 579
Manzanita School
579 students
- Esperero Canyo 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 Orange Grove Middle School reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Grove Middle School compares
Orange Grove 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 6% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 83% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Arizona - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 6.0%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove 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 |
| Manzanita School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esperero Canyon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Drive Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ventana Vista Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Grove Middle School
How many students attend Orange Grove Middle School?
Orange Grove Middle School has 683 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle School is 18:1, which is 6% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Grove Middle School?
8.0% of students at Orange Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Orange Grove Middle School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Grove Middle School?
Orange Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Orange Grove Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove Middle School ranks #11 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 Orange Grove Middle School, Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) also operates Catalina Foothills High School (1,865 students), Manzanita School (579 students), and Esperero Canyon Middle School (495 students). See the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) district page for the complete list.