Excellent
#360 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 18% in state
Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Middle School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Tucson, AZ
An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 W CHAPALA DR, Tucson, AZ 85704
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lawrence W Cross Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 Lawrence W Cross 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cima Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Orange Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - TucsonCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 69 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lawrence W Cross Middle School
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 768 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lawrence W Cross Middle School
What grades does Lawrence W Cross Middle School serve?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lawrence W Cross Middle School rank in AZ?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks #360 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Lawrence W Cross Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lawrence W Cross Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lawrence W Cross Middle School a charter school?
No, Lawrence W Cross Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lawrence W Cross Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lawrence W Cross Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (520) 696-5920
- 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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