About This School
Altar Valley Middle School is located in Tucson, AZ and is one of 2 schools in Altar Valley Elementary District. It is a public school that serves 297 students in grades 5-8.
Altar Valley Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Altar Valley Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Altar Valley Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Altar Valley Middle School's students and teachers. more
Altar Valley Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Altar Valley Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Altar Valley Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Altar Valley Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Altar Valley Elementary District District Spending
$12,506Per Pupil
The Altar Valley Elementary District spends $12,506 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Altar Valley Elementary District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Robles Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Laura N. Banks Elementary School 12.7 miles |  |
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| Southwest Alternative Middle School 14.7 miles | |
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| Desert Mosaic School 14.7 miles |  |
|
| Anna Lawrence Intermediate School 14.9 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 5-8
- Altar Valley Elementary District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Altar Valley Middle School16350 West Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 85736
(520) 822-1484
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Test Scores
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 297
51%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Altar Valley Middle School had 71% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
51%
White
41%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
6%
Black
2%
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14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Altar Valley Middle School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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