Valencia Middle School

valenciams.tusd1.org

520 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Valencia Middle School, located at 4400 West Irvington Road in Tucson, Arizona, is a public institution serving the local community as part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of its students. As a neighborhood middle school, it emphasizes fostering a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to engage with a diverse curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is dedicated to student success by offering various programs and resources that support classroom learning. Through its official online portal, Valencia Middle School communicates its mission, extracurricular opportunities, and administrative updates to parents and community members. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining a supportive campus culture, the school strives to create a structured yet inclusive environment that promotes both individual achievement and school spirit within the Tucson area.

520

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valencia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	421
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	37

Hispanic
421 (81.0%)
American Indian
37 (7.1%)
White
33 (6.3%)
Black
19 (3.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
Asian
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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)908-4500
Website:	http://valenciams.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 6 123

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 200