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#462 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 23% in state

Orange Grove Middle School

Middle School · Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) · Tucson, AZ

A Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1911 E ORANGE GROVE RD, Tucson, AZ 85718

  • Math 53% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$10,030
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Orange Grove Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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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The neighborhood

Where Orange Grove 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

$112,664

Median home value

$677,400

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

72.2%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85718; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amphi Academy OnlineEnrollment path unverified6.6K–122.9 mi147Compare →
Lawrence W Cross Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–82.9 mi768Compare →
La Cima Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–83.1 mi354Compare →
Satori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.12–83.6 mi106Compare →

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.

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$10,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Orange Grove Middle School is listed in Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Orange Grove Middle School

Orange Grove Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410), serving approximately 672 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Orange Grove Middle School

What grades does Orange Grove Middle School serve?

Orange Grove Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Orange Grove Middle School?

Orange Grove Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orange Grove Middle School rank in AZ?

Orange Grove Middle School ranks #462 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Orange Grove Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Orange Grove Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Orange Grove Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orange Grove Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Orange Grove Middle School a charter school?

No, Orange Grove Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Orange Grove Middle School a Title I school?

No, Orange Grove Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
672
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
Area population (ZIP 85718)
27,721
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
54.6
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 85718; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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