Very Good
#725 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Las Puertas Community School
Middle School · StrengthBuilding Partners (91992)
PO BOX 91313, Tucson, AZ 85752
Enrollment
37
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 10th
Enrollment
37
Score
7.0
Grades
6th – 10th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#725 of 2,006
In Tucson
#74 of 257
public schools
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Las Puertas Community School
Middle School in Tucson · grades 6th – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Las Puertas Community School
Las Puertas Community School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of StrengthBuilding Partners (91992). Las Puertas Community School serves approximately 37 students, and covers grades 6th-10th. Las Puertas Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #725 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Las Puertas Community School show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- AZ avg 5.6
What Parents Should Know
At 37 students, Las Puertas Community School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Las Puertas Community School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Las Puertas Community School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Las Puertas Community School — Students at Las Puertas Community School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.7/10.
How Las Puertas Community School Compares
See how Las Puertas Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
PO BOX 91313, Tucson, AZ 85752
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Las Puertas Community School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Wakefield Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CASITA DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tucson, see our Tucson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mission View Elementary School Tucson | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Wakefield Middle School Tucson | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Pima County JTED - Bridges Day Program Tucson | 0.7 mi | — |
| Pima County JTED - Bridges Evening Program Tucson | 0.7 mi | — |
| Innovation Tech High School Tucson | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Ochoa Elementary School Tucson | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Pueblo High School Tucson | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Hollinger K-8 School Tucson | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| SANTA CRUZ CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tucson | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tucson | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Holladay Intermediate Magnet School Tucson | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| Drachman Primary Magnet School Tucson | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Borton Primary Magnet School Tucson | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| C E Rose Elementary School Tucson | 1.5 mi | 3.3 |
| Van Buskirk Elementary School Tucson | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School Tucson | 1.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Safford K-8 School Tucson | 1.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Youth Works Charter High School Tucson | 1.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Southside Community School Tucson | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| CASITA DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL Tucson | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Pima Partnership Academy Tucson, AZ | 6.5 |
| Mission Montessori Academy's Middle Years Program Phoenix, AZ | 7.7 |
| BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMY- EAST CAMPUS Phoenix, AZ | — |
| Kingman Online Learning Academy (KOLA) Middle School Kingman, AZ | — |
| Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School Mesa, AZ | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Las Puertas Community School
What grades does Las Puertas Community School serve?
Las Puertas Community School serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend Las Puertas Community School?
Las Puertas Community School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
How does Las Puertas Community School rank in AZ?
Las Puertas Community School ranks #725 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Las Puertas Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Las Puertas Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Las Puertas Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Las Puertas Community School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 6% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Las Puertas Community School a charter school?
Yes, Las Puertas Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Las Puertas Community School a Title I school?
No, Las Puertas Community School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Phone
- (520) 546-9296
Resources & Links
District
StrengthBuilding Partners (91992)- District Enrollment
- 37
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,683
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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