For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,428 students in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barrio Nopal are Math And Science Success Academy and Challenger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Success Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Grades: K-8
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson, AZ include Math And Science Success Academy and Challenger Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson?
the neighborhood of Barrio Nopal, Tucson public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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