- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Utterback Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Utterback Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040880000896
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utterback Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Utterback Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utterback Middle School ranks #8 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Utterback Middle School shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 040880000896 · Tucson, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 11.3:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Utterback Middle School shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Utterback Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucson Magnet
Tucson Magnet High School
2,938 students
- Pueblo High Sc
Pueblo High School
1,821 students
- Cholla High Sc
Cholla High School
1,575 students
- Sahuaro High S
Sahuaro High School
1,250 students
- Catalina Onlin
Catalina Online Learning Experience
1,184 students
- This school 270
Utterback Middle School
270 students
What this shows Utterback Middle School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Utterback Middle School compares
Utterback Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Arizona - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.3%
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
$13,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
African American 8.9%
White 7.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Utterback Middle School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tucson Unified District (4403) reports $13,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Utterback 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cholla High School | Larger | Lower 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 Utterback Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Utterback Middle School
How many students attend Utterback Middle School?
Utterback Middle School has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utterback Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utterback Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 34% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 28% 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 Utterback Middle School?
76.8% of students at Utterback Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utterback Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Utterback Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utterback Middle School?
Utterback Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Utterback Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Utterback Middle School ranks #8 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 Tucson Unified District (4403)?
Besides Utterback 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.