Tortolita Middle School

www.maranausd.org/tms

539 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Tortolita Middle School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent campus within the Marana Unified School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and high school. The campus is known for fostering a sense of community and school pride, emphasizing both intellectual development and social-emotional growth during these formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Tortolita Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. These offerings are designed to encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and stay engaged with their school community. With a commitment to modern educational standards and student success, the school strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of high school and beyond within a safe and inclusive setting.

539

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tortolita Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	235
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	30
American Indian	7

White
246 (45.6 %)
Hispanic
235 (43.6 %)
Two or More
30 (5.6 %)
Black
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.9 %)
American Indian
7 (1.3 %)

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:	Marana Unified District (4404)
Phone:	(520)579-4600
Website:	http://www.maranausd.org/tms
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
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 7 278

Grade 8 261