Academy of Tucson Middle School

2300 N TANQUE VERDE LOOP RD
TUCSON, AZ 85749

www.academyoftucson.com/

Charter School 143 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Academy of Tucson Middle School is a public charter school located on the east side of Tucson, Arizona. Dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a traditional, back-to-basics curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school is known for its structured setting and commitment to small class sizes, which allows teachers to provide more individualized attention to their students.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes character development and personal responsibility. They offer a variety of extracurricular activities and sports to foster a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to create a supportive community where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential. As part of a larger network of charter schools in the area, the Academy of Tucson is recognized for its long-standing presence in the community and its focus on consistent academic standards.

143

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Tucson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	66
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
66 (46.2%)
White
50 (35.0%)
Two or More
14 (9.8%)
Black
9 (6.3%)
American Indian
2 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy of Tucson Inc. (78897)
Phone:	(520)749-1413
Website:	http://www.academyoftucson.com/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 41