Emily Gray Junior High School

11150 E TANQUE VERDE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85749

420 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Emily Gray Junior High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, serves as a prominent middle school within the Tanque Verde Unified School District. Nestled against the backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 7 and 8. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help young adolescents transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused culture and commitment to student achievement. With a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness, Emily Gray Junior High offers a robust range of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and STEM-related electives. By prioritizing small class settings and strong teacher-student relationships, the school aims to cultivate both personal character and intellectual curiosity, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

420

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emily Gray Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	100
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
293 (69.8%)
Hispanic
100 (23.8%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tanque Verde Unified District (4408)
Phone:	(520)749-3838
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 203

Grade 8 217