For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,177 students in 85704, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 85704, AZ are Lawrence W Cross Middle School and La Cima Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85704 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85704, AZ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85704, AZ Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5920
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
La Cima Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
85704, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 W Omar Drive
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 696-5000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 85704, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 85704, AZ include Lawrence W Cross Middle School and La Cima Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85704?
2 public middle schools are located in 85704.
What is the racial composition of students in 85704?
85704 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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