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Gridley Middle School

350 S HARRISON RD, TUCSON, AZ 85748Tucson Unified District (4403) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
530
Students
Total enrolled
$13,118
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 530 students in grades 06–08 in TUCSON, Arizona.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,118 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gridley Middle School is a large middle in TUCSON, Arizona, serving grades 06–08 with 530 students. The district invests $13,118 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Gridley Middle School

530
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
58%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution279 male · 251 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility58%
National avg 52% · 306 students
Student Composition
37%
45%
8%
Asian2%
White37%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black5%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040880000848

Academic Outcomes at Gridley Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85748

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,118Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,118
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,772
Student Support$2,492
Administration$1,574
Operations$1,968
Other$1,312
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,118 spent per student, an estimated $5,811 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
35%
42%
State government
34.6%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McCorkle PK-8C E Rose Elementary SchoolHollinger K-8 SchoolJohn E White Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Mansfeld Middle Magnet SchoolPistor Middle SchoolValencia Middle SchoolAlice Vail Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Tucson Magnet High SchoolPueblo High SchoolCholla High SchoolSahuaro High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPima County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTucson Unified District (4403) →
Phone: (520)731-4600
NCES ID: 040880000848
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TUCSON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
350 S HARRISON RD, TUCSON, AZ 85748
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.