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Flowing Wells Junior High School vs. Tortolita Middle School

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School Overview

School
Flowing Wells Junior High School
4545 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tortolita Middle School
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades 7-8, Flowing Wells Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Tortolita Middle School in Tucson, AZ serves 523 students in grades 7–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the district average ratio of approximately 18:1 for comparable schools.
Math proficiency is 27%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Marana Unified District average of 36%, showing a decline from 68% in 2012 to 27% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 32%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 41%, declining from a high of 86% in 2012 to current levels.
Science proficiency is 16%, below the state average of 24% and district average of 25%, with recent data indicating consistently lower performance.
Enrollment decreased from 794 students in 2019 to 523 in 2023, while minority enrollment remains at 54%, reflecting a stable demographic composition in this Tucson suburban middle school.
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
764 students
523 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Flowing Wells Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tortolita Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Flowing Wells Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tortolita Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Flowing Wells Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tortolita Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Flowing Wells Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tortolita Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marana Unified District (4404) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#941 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#1008 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Flowing Wells Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tortolita Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in AZ)
27%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flowing Wells Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tortolita Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flowing Wells Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tortolita Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
16%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Flowing Wells Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tortolita Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
387
254
Grade 8 Students
377
269

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Flowing Wells Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Flowing Wells Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
69%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Flowing Wells Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Flowing Wells Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Flowing Wells Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Flowing Wells Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Flowing Wells Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tortolita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Flowing Wells Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tortolita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Flowing Wells Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Flowing Wells Unified District (4405) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tortolita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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