Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School

www.tusd1.org/roskruge

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School, located in downtown Tucson, Arizona, is a distinct educational institution within the Tucson Unified School District known for its deep commitment to dual-language instruction. As a magnet school, it emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum delivered in both English and Spanish, fostering an environment where students work toward bilingualism and biliteracy. The school’s mission centers on preparing students for global citizenship by cultivating linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness, making it a unique choice for families seeking a comprehensive, multi-cultural educational experience.

Beyond its core language program, Roskruge offers a vibrant community atmosphere that integrates academic excellence with social and cultural development. The school serves a diverse student body and leverages its location to engage with the surrounding Tucson community, providing students with opportunities to participate in various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By prioritizing high academic standards alongside the cognitive and social benefits of bilingual education, Roskruge aims to empower its students to succeed in a diverse, interconnected world.

560

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	460
Black	14
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	28

Hispanic
460 (82.1 %)
White
47 (8.4 %)
American Indian
28 (5.0 %)
Black
14 (2.5 %)
Two or More
7 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)225-2900
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/roskruge
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 96