EMILY GRAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Emily Gray Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 385 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Emily Gray Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Emily Gray Junior High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, serves as a prominent middle school within the Tanque Verde Unified School District. Nestled against the backdrop of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 7 and 8. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to help young adolescents transition successfully from elementary school to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its community-focused culture and commitment to student achievement. With a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness, Emily Gray Junior High offers a robust range of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and STEM-related electives. By prioritizing small class settings and strong teacher-student relationships, the school aims to cultivate both personal character and intellectual curiosity, ensuring that students are well-equipped for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact Emily Gray Junior High School at (520) 749-3838 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11150 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85749
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EMILY GRAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 385 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
385
Teachers:
20.46
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 385 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EMILY GRAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.9%
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.