Below Average
#1530 of 2,006 schools in AZ
La Cima Middle School
Middle School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Tucson, AZ
An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5600 N LA CANADA DR, Tucson, AZ 85704
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Cima Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 La Cima 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$76,915
Median home value
$389,000
Median rent
$1,424/mo
College educated
51.2%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Flowing Wells Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Amphi Academy OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 147 | 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.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Cima Middle School is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Cima Middle School
La Cima Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 354 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,530 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Cima Middle School
What grades does La Cima Middle School serve?
La Cima Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend La Cima Middle School?
La Cima Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Cima Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Cima Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Cima Middle School rank in AZ?
La Cima Middle School ranks #1,530 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is La Cima Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Cima Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 La Cima Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Cima Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Cima Middle School a charter school?
No, La Cima Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Cima Middle School a Title I school?
No, La Cima Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.0%
- Phone
- (520) 696-6730
- Area population (ZIP 85704)
- 34,608
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 85704; 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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