La Cima Middle School

5600 N La Canada Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, La Cima 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 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

La Cima Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
421 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

La Cima 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 La Cima Middle School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1417 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Cima Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Cima Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Cima Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Cima Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Cima Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Cima Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of La Cima Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Cima Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Cima Middle School's ranking?
La Cima Middle School is ranked #1417 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are La Cima Middle School often compared to?
La Cima Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence W Cross Middle School, Flowing Wells Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend La Cima Middle School?
421 students attend La Cima Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of La Cima Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Cima Middle School?
La Cima Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does La Cima Middle School offer ?
La Cima Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is La Cima Middle School part of?

School Reviews

1   3/29/2020
I HATE IT HERE Y'ALL TEACHERS ARE SO MEAN AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEACH AND I GET BULLIED.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - 7th grader
5   8/9/2010
Great school, nice teachers, lots of awards, parent involvement, and music, art, and more are available!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - patch

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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