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Flowing Wells Junior High School

Middle School · Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)

4545 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85705

Enrollment

764

Student-Teacher

18.6:1

Score

5.8

Grades

7th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,192 of 2,006

In Tucson

#139 of 257

public schools

In district

#5 of 11

Flowing Wells Unified District (4405)

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Flowing Wells Junior High School

5.8/10

Middle School in Tucson · grades 7th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Flowing Wells Junior High School

Flowing Wells Junior High School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Flowing Wells Unified District (4405). Flowing Wells Junior High School serves approximately 764 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Flowing Wells Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,192 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Flowing Wells Junior High School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with AZ schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • AZ avg 5.6

What Parents Should Know

47% of students at Flowing Wells Junior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,617
Chronic Absenteeism47%

Flowing Wells Junior High School — Students at Flowing Wells Junior High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 44.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 49.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
34%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.

How Flowing Wells Junior High School Compares

See how Flowing Wells Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
41th percentile in AZ
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
5.9/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
47.0%

Location

4545 N LA CHOLLA BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85705

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Flowing Wells Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. J Robert Hendricks Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lulu Walker School (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Robins Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Emily Meschter Early Learning Center Tucson 0.1 mi 5.3
Centennial Elementary School Tucson 0.1 mi 7.5
Homer Davis Elementary School Tucson 0.7 mi 4.9
Lulu Walker School Tucson 1.0 mi 8.2
Carden of Tucson Tucson 1.1 mi 6.2
Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson Tucson 1.3 mi 6.7
Sonoran Virtual Academy Tucson 1.3 mi 4.2
Laguna Elementary School Tucson 1.2 mi 4.7
Academy of Math and Science Tucson 1.5 mi 6.2
Pima County JTED - Flowing Wells Tucson 1.4 mi
Flowing Wells High School Tucson 1.4 mi 7.0
Pima County JTED - Master Pieces Tucson 1.8 mi
La Cima Middle School Tucson 1.8 mi 4.9
Douglas Elementary School Tucson 1.9 mi 4.2
Academy Del Sol Tucson 1.9 mi 2.4
FAITH COMMUNITY ACADEMY Tucson 2.3 mi 6.8
Envision High School Tucson 2.5 mi 6.4
Robins Elementary School Tucson 2.5 mi 7.9
J Robert Hendricks Elementary School Tucson 2.8 mi 8.9
Amphitheater High School Tucson 2.7 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85705 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$36,606

Median Home Value

$113,700

Median Rent

$924/mo

Population

54,853

College Educated

20.1%

Homeownership

46%

Avg Commute

21.6 min

Poverty Rate

29.1%

Median Age

34.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Flowing Wells Junior High School

What grades does Flowing Wells Junior High School serve?

Flowing Wells Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Flowing Wells Junior High School?

Flowing Wells Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells Junior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells Junior High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flowing Wells Junior High School rank in AZ?

Flowing Wells Junior High School ranks #1,192 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Flowing Wells Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flowing Wells Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Flowing Wells Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flowing Wells Junior High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Flowing Wells Junior High School a charter school?

No, Flowing Wells Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flowing Wells Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Flowing Wells Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
44 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
764
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.0%

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