Esperero Canyon Middle School

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

5801 N SABINO CANYON RD
TUCSON, AZ 85750

ecms.cfsd16.org

501 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Esperero Canyon Middle School, located in the scenic foothills of Tucson, Arizona, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the highly regarded Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD). The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of rigorous core academics, including advanced math and honors-level courses, and a variety of elective options that encourage intellectual and personal growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Esperero Canyon places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school community. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, such as competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help cultivate well-rounded students. With a philosophy centered on "world-class" preparation, the school utilizes its beautiful campus and experienced faculty to create a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

501

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Esperero Canyon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	156
Black	6
Asian	18
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
284 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
156 (31.1 %)
Two or More
36 (7.2 %)
Asian
18 (3.6 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
Phone:	(520)209-8100
Website:	http://ecms.cfsd16.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 170

Grade 7 155

Grade 8 176

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Esperero Canyon Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	170
Grade 7	155
Grade 8	176

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Esperero Canyon Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	48.3%
Male	259	51.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th

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CITY Center for Collaborative Learning (85448)

Charter School 72 Students

300 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85705 (9.9 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th