Below Average
#1763 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Apollo Middle School
Middle School · Sunnyside Unified District (4407) · Tucson, AZ
A Sunnyside Unified District (4407) middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
265 West Nebraska Street, Tucson, AZ 85706
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Apollo Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apollo Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,922/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tucson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,072
Median home value
$169,600
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
9.6%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 477 | Compare → |
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| Wakefield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Casita Daycare & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–6 | 2.1 mi | 219 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #12 of 21
- District spending per student
- $10,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apollo Middle School is listed in Sunnyside Unified District (4407); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apollo Middle School
Apollo Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Sunnyside Unified District (4407), serving approximately 502 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,763 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apollo Middle School
What grades does Apollo Middle School serve?
Apollo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Apollo Middle School?
Apollo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apollo Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apollo Middle School rank in AZ?
Apollo Middle School ranks #1,763 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Apollo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apollo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Apollo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apollo Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Apollo Middle School a charter school?
No, Apollo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apollo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Apollo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.7%
- Phone
- (520) 545-4500
- Area population (ZIP 85706)
- 56,022
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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