Enrollment
712
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rincon Vista Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rincon Vista Middle School
Rincon Vista Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Arizona average.
Enrollment of 712 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 712 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Vail Unified District (4413) spends $9,396 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's middle schools, it stands alongside Apollo Middle School (480 students): Rincon Vista Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 14.1:1).
Vail Unified District (4413) also operates Cienega High School (1,881 students) and Mica Mountain High (1,319 students) alongside Rincon Vista Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rincon Vista Middle School compares
Rincon Vista Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vail Unified District (4413), which includes Rincon Vista Middle School.
$9,396
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 54.2%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~712 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rincon Vista Middle School a good school?
Rincon Vista Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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