Serving 630 students in grades 6-8, Alice Vail Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Vail Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Alice Vail Middle School's student population of 630 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alice Vail Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice Vail Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
51%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice Vail Middle School's ranking?
Alice Vail Middle School is ranked #1321 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Alice Vail Middle School often compared to?
Alice Vail Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alice Vail Middle School?
630 students attend Alice Vail Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Alice Vail Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Vail Middle School?
Alice Vail Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alice Vail Middle School offer ?
Alice Vail Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alice Vail Middle School part of?
Alice Vail Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Alice Vail Middle School located?
Alice Vail Middle School is located in the Desert Aire And Loma Linda neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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