Below Average
#1659 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Magee Middle School
Middle School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8300 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85710
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Magee Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 Magee 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$54,738
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvery Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Tia EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Desert Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Desert Christian Schools Pk12Private · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Schools in district
- 90
- Rank in district
- #72 of 86
- District spending per student
- $13,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Magee Middle School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Magee Middle School
Magee Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 303 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Magee Middle School
What grades does Magee Middle School serve?
Magee Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Magee Middle School?
Magee Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Magee Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Magee Middle School rank in AZ?
Magee Middle School ranks #1,659 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Magee Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Magee Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Magee Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Magee Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Magee Middle School a charter school?
No, Magee Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Magee Middle School a Title I school?
No, Magee Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.8%
- Phone
- (520) 731-5000
- Area population (ZIP 85710)
- 55,004
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 85710; 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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