Altar Valley Middle School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 297 elementary and middle school students from grades 5-8
- Ranks 406th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: Hc 3 Box 130, Tucson, AZ 85736
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Altar Valley Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $12,506
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 687
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 297
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 145 (48.8%)
- Females: 152 (51.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 22 (7.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 189 (63.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 211 (71.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 17 | 5.7% |
| Black | 5 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 151 | 50.8% |
| White | 123 | 41.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 86 | 29.0% |
| 6th Grade | 66 | 22.2% |
| 7th Grade | 75 | 25.3% |
| 8th Grade | 70 | 23.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 55%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:46%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $39,670
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,638 | 32% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,484 | 68% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Altar Valley Middle School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 29, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I've never had an issue with the school. Since its in a small community everyone knows each other.
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