La Cima Middle School

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421 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

La Cima Middle School, located in the foothills of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent part of the Amphitheater Public School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curricula with a variety of elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, La Cima places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school utilizes a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs to encourage student engagement and leadership. By maintaining close communication with families and fostering an inclusive school culture, La Cima aims to provide a stable and enriching atmosphere where young adolescents can develop the social and academic skills necessary for long-term success.

421

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Cima Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	298
Black	21
Asian	15
Two or More	8
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
298 (70.8 %)
White
64 (15.2 %)
Black
21 (5.0 %)
Asian
15 (3.6 %)
American Indian
12 (2.9 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
Phone:	(520)696-6730
Website:	http://www.amphi.com/Domain/19
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 147