- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Tortolita Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tortolita Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040463001131
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tortolita Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #18 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tortolita Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tortolita Middle School ranks #18 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Marana Unified District (4404) · Arizona
NCES ID 040463001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tortolita Middle School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 040463001131 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 17.7:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Marana High School (2,437 students)
Tortolita Middle School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tortolita Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marana High Sc
Marana High School
2,437 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,827 students
- Dove Mountain
Dove Mountain K-8
1,004 students
- Marana Middle 941
Marana Middle School
941 students
- Twin Peaks Ele 886
Twin Peaks Elementary School
886 students
- This school 512
Tortolita Middle School
512 students
What this shows Tortolita Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tortolita Middle School compares
Tortolita 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Arizona - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.9%
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
$10,680
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 44.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Tortolita Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marana Unified District (4404) reports $10,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tortolita Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dove Mountain K-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Peaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tortolita Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tortolita Middle School
How many students attend Tortolita Middle School?
Tortolita Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tortolita Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tortolita Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tortolita Middle School?
34.9% of students at Tortolita Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tortolita Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tortolita Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tortolita Middle School?
Tortolita Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Tortolita Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Tortolita Middle School ranks #18 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 Marana Unified District (4404)?
Besides Tortolita Middle School, Marana Unified District (4404) also operates Marana High School (2,437 students), Mountain View High School (1,827 students), and Dove Mountain K-8 (1,004 students). See the Marana Unified District (4404) district page for the complete list.