Middle Schools in Marana Unified District

The Marana Unified District in Arizona is home to two middle schools: Marana Middle School and Tortolita Middle School. While neither school stands out as a clear top performer, the data provides insights into their academic performance, student demographics, and other key metrics.

Academically, both Marana Middle School and Tortolita Middle School perform below the Marana Unified District and Arizona state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from around 20% to 37%. Tortolita Middle School generally outperforms Marana Middle School in English Language Arts and Science, while Marana Middle School has slightly higher Mathematics proficiency rates. The schools' dropout rates are low, with Marana Middle School at 0.0% and Tortolita Middle School at 0.9%.

In terms of student demographics, Marana Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (55.68%) compared to Tortolita Middle School (45.64%), while Tortolita Middle School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (43.6%) compared to Marana Middle School (34.84%). The schools have similar free/reduced lunch rates, with Marana Middle School at 43.88% and Tortolita Middle School at 44.71%. Tortolita Middle School spends $11,754 per student, while Marana Middle School spends $9,743 per student, despite their similar academic performance.