- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Rincon Vista Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rincon Vista Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040885002991
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rincon Vista Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools.
- #21 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rincon Vista Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon Vista Middle School ranks #21 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Vail Unified District (4413) · Arizona
NCES ID 040885002991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Rincon Vista Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 040885002991 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 21.6:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cienega High School (1,881 students)
Rincon Vista Middle School held near 714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rincon Vista Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cienega High S
Cienega High School
1,881 students
- Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain High
1,319 students
- Empire High Sc
Empire High School
886 students
- Andrada Polyte
Andrada Polytechnic High School
836 students
- Old Vail Middl
Old Vail Middle School
811 students
- This school 712
Rincon Vista Middle School
712 students
What this shows Rincon Vista Middle School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rincon Vista Middle School compares
Rincon Vista 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 63% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 84% in Arizona - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$10,071
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 712 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 6.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Rincon Vista Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vail Unified District (4413) reports $10,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rincon Vista Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cienega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mica Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Empire High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrada Polytechnic High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Vail Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rincon Vista Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rincon Vista Middle School
How many students attend Rincon Vista Middle School?
Rincon Vista Middle School has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rincon Vista Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rincon Vista Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rincon Vista Middle School?
17.9% of students at Rincon Vista Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rincon Vista Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rincon Vista Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rincon Vista Middle School?
Rincon Vista Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Rincon Vista Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rincon Vista Middle School ranks #21 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 Vail Unified District (4413)?
Besides Rincon Vista Middle School, Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students), Mica Mountain High (1,319 students), and Empire High School (886 students). See the Vail Unified District (4413) district page for the complete list.