Utterback Middle School

utterbackms.tusd1.org

270 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Utterback Middle School is a public school located in the Tucson Unified School District, situated on the south side of Tucson, Arizona. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students during their formative middle school years.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Utterback aims to prepare its students for the rigor of high school while encouraging them to explore their personal interests through elective courses and school-wide initiatives. Through its dedicated staff and district support, the school strives to provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the Pinal Vista neighborhood and surrounding areas.

270

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Utterback Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	216
Black	24
Asian	5
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
216 (80.0%)
Black
24 (8.9%)
White
20 (7.4%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)225-3500
Website:	http://utterbackms.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 90

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 107