Utterback Middle School

Utterback Middle School is a regular public school located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, Utterback has an enrollment of 226 students and maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, providing a supportive learning environment with ample individual attention. The school employs 24 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to their students' growth.

Academically, Utterback Middle School currently ranks at the 34th percentile among Arizona schools, indicating there is room for improvement in test scores and overall academic performance. On standardized tests, only 16% of students are proficient or above in English Language Arts (ELA) and reading, while just 10% demonstrate proficiency in math. Despite these challenges, the school remains committed to student development and continuous improvement.

Situated within a large city setting, Utterback Middle School is surrounded by diverse opportunities for learning and community engagement.

While current test scores at Utterback Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Utterback Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.