- Enrollment
- 2,938
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucson, AZ
Valencia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040880000972
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 25
- middle schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Middle School ranks #1 of 25 middle schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Tucson Unified District (4403) · Arizona
NCES ID 040880000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Valencia Middle School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 040880000972 · Tucson, AZ Middle · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 12.7:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucson Magnet High School (2,938 students)
Valencia Middle School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Valencia 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 520
Valencia Middle School
520 students
What this shows Valencia Middle School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia Middle School compares
Valencia 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 45% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.1%
White 6.3%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Valencia 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 Valencia 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 Valencia 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia Middle School
How many students attend Valencia Middle School?
Valencia Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucson, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% 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 Valencia Middle School?
69.9% of students at Valencia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Middle School?
Valencia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valencia Middle School rank among middle schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Middle School ranks #1 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 Valencia 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.