Enrollment
563
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucson, AZ
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040880001506
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #106 of 131
- schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School ranks #106 of 131 schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 563 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 358 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #179.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Tucson's public schools, it stands alongside Craycroft Elementary School (586 students): Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 21.7:1).
Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students) and Pueblo High School (1,821 students) alongside Roskruge Bilingual Magnet 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 Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School compares
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Arizona - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.0%
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
$11,545
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucson Unified District (4403), which includes Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School.
$11,545
Per student
-12%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 34.7%
Federal 23.6%
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 Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pueblo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sahuaro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Catalina Online Learning Experience | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,575
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Tucson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
How many students attend Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School?
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 15% 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 Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School?
57.0% of students at Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School?
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School rank among schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School ranks #106 of 131 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 schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School a good school?
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School, Tucson Unified District (4403) also operates Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students), Pueblo High School (1,821 students), and Cholla High School (1,575 students). See the Tucson Unified District (4403) district page for the complete list.
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