Gridley Middle School

www.tusd1.org/gridley

530 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gridley Middle School, located in the Tanque Verde area of Tucson, Arizona, is part of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The campus is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Gridley Middle School emphasizes community involvement and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By leveraging its position within the TUSD framework, the school aims to foster a collaborative culture where teachers, parents, and students work together to enhance the learning experience. The school remains dedicated to maintaining high expectations for its student body while providing the necessary resources and technology to succeed in a modern, ever-changing educational landscape.

530

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gridley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	240
Black	28
Asian	9
Two or More	41
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
240 (45.3 %)
White
196 (37.0 %)
Two or More
41 (7.7 %)
Black
28 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.9 %)
Asian
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

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:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)731-4600
Website:	http://www.tusd1.org/gridley
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 186

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 185

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gridley Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	186
Grade 7	159
Grade 8	185

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gridley Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	47.4%
Male	279	52.6%

Middle School 4th - 8th

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Tucson Unified District (4403)

817 Students

1300 E 6TH ST
TUCSON, AZ 85719 (9.5 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th