Serving 292 students in grades 6-8, Hohokam 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 was 27% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)52%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Hohokam Middle School?
292 students attend Hohokam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hohokam Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hohokam Middle School?
Hohokam Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hohokam Middle School offer ?
Hohokam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hohokam Middle School part of?
Hohokam Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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