Excellent
#309 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 15% in state
Wakefield Middle School
Middle School · Tucson Unified District (4403) · Tucson, AZ
A Tucson Unified District (4403) middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
101 W 44TH ST, Tucson, AZ 85713
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wakefield Middle School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2012, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wakefield 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 89Very 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
$50,264
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85713; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Puertas Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–10 | 0.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Casita Daycare & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–6 | 1.5 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Southside Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 1.7 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Apollo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #8 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
Wakefield Middle School is listed in Tucson Unified District (4403); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakefield Middle School
Wakefield Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, AZ, part of Tucson Unified District (4403), serving approximately 269 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield Middle School
What grades does Wakefield Middle School serve?
Wakefield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wakefield Middle School?
Wakefield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakefield Middle School rank in AZ?
Wakefield Middle School ranks #309 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Wakefield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Wakefield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakefield Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wakefield Middle School a charter school?
No, Wakefield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakefield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wakefield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (520) 225-6280
- Area population (ZIP 85713)
- 45,615
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 85713; 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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