Very Good
#611 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 30% in state
Esperero Canyon Middle School
Middle School · Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Tucson, AZ
A Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5801 N SABINO CANYON RD, Tucson, AZ 85750
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esperero Canyon Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 Esperero Canyon 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 1Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$100,146
Median home value
$518,000
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 672 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Esperero Canyon Middle School is listed in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esperero Canyon Middle School
Esperero Canyon Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), serving approximately 509 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esperero Canyon Middle School
What grades does Esperero Canyon Middle School serve?
Esperero Canyon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Esperero Canyon Middle School?
Esperero Canyon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperero Canyon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperero Canyon Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esperero Canyon Middle School rank in AZ?
Esperero Canyon Middle School ranks #611 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Esperero Canyon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Esperero Canyon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Esperero Canyon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperero Canyon Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Esperero Canyon Middle School a charter school?
No, Esperero Canyon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esperero Canyon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Esperero Canyon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (520) 209-8100
- Area population (ZIP 85750)
- 24,435
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 56.7
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 85750; 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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