Emily Gray Junior High School

Summary:

Emily Gray Junior High School is a public middle school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 419 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Tanque Verde Unified District, which is ranked 58 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Emily Gray Junior High School consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with 53% of 7th graders and 50% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41% and 35%, respectively. In mathematics, 45% of 7th graders and 50% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 30% and 28%. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high statewide ranking, with Emily Gray Junior High School ranking in the top 25% of Arizona middle schools in recent years. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including female students, multi-racial students, and students with low socioeconomic status.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Doolen Middle School and Secrist Middle School, both part of the Tucson Unified District, Emily Gray Junior High School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $8,104 to $9,266 per student in recent years, suggesting a commitment to providing adequate resources and support for the students.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
       Tucson, AZ  85749-8524


(520) 749-3838

District: Tanque Verde Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,266 Help


Students who attend Emily Gray Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Tanque Verde High School

Feeder schools for Emily Gray Junior High School:

Elementary:    Agua Caliente School
    Tanque Verde Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
25.8%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Compare Details Emily Gray Junior High School ranks better than 76.2% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.2. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emily Gray Junior High School is 18.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emily Gray Junior High School is $9,266.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emily Gray Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emily Gray Junior High School 127th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Emily Gray Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Tanque Verde Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tanque Verde Unified District 58th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emily Gray Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.92 61st 663 90.8%
2010 87.81 55th 692 92.1%
2011 87.98 56th 685 91.8%
2012 84.74 70th 772 90.9%
2013 83.22 87th 787 88.9%
2014 87.47 74th 690 89.3%
2015 77.92 101st 521 80.6%
2016 81.66 101st 677 85.1%
2017 71.53 164th 695 76.4%
2018 73.62 158th 711 77.8%
2019 70.69 163rd 605 73.1%
2021 77.55 160th 832 80.8%
2022 71.91 137th 605 77.4%
2023 86.30 80th 854 90.6%
2024 69.20 127th 533 76.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.93 131st 650 79.8%
2022 72.97 37th 211 82.5%
2023 72.57 57th 384 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.38 9th 178 94.9%
2021 56.37 166th 789 79.0%
2023 45.25 146th 363 59.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.17 96th 503 80.9%
2022 62.50 112th 369 69.6%
2023 66.18 157th 717 78.1%
2024 58.06 96th 314 69.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.57 172nd 257 33.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 151st 624 75.8%
2019 65.18 149th 466 68.0%
2021 77.60 141st 820 82.8%
2022 64.43 147th 494 70.2%
2023 82.43 102nd 806 87.3%
2024 63.10 110th 379 71.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.71 53rd 110 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.80 162nd 617 73.7%
2019 59.82 155th 435 64.4%
2021 73.73 171st 818 79.1%
2022 68.48 111th 476 76.7%
2023 86.49 69th 810 91.5%
2024 56.59 126th 356 64.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.52 229th 404 43.3%
2023 41.35 137th 247 44.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 98th 543 82.0%
2019 64.34 106th 387 72.6%
2021 68.27 157th 802 80.4%
2022 67.26 104th 392 73.5%
2023 66.16 181st 760 76.2%
2024 44.55 144th 322 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Emily Gray Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.22 209th 436 52.1%
2019 52.19 164th 337 51.3%
2021 69.25 191st 780 75.5%
2022 62.28 141st 446 68.4%
2023 79.52 84th 675 87.6%
2024 52.71 119th 273 56.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 13, 2022

Open Quote My son and I both loved this school! Amazing and supportive teacher. The students were kind and there were no bullying or drug issues. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emily Gray Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 2 13 18 1 n/a n/a -47 358
1989 350 6 5 17 1 n/a n/a -23 356
1990 347 4 2 24 5 n/a n/a -31 351
1991 354 4 3 15 1 n/a n/a 8 385
1992 381 4 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1993 412 6 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1994 409 4 2 30 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 418 0 4 39 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 418 0 4 39 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 427 2 8 37 2 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 475 2 9 39 3 n/a n/a 0 528
1999 502 4 8 36 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 480 4 9 38 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 477 4 7 44 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 495 2 10 32 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 495 2 10 32 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 398 2 7 42 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 376 0 10 34 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 273 3 9 24 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 275 2 7 36 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2008 263 3 11 45 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 248 8 11 43 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2010 248 7 9 37 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 242 2 8 51 0 0 3 0 306
2012 275 5 6 48 2 1 6 0 343
2013 287 2 3 64 2 0 10 0 368
2014 275 3 7 73 2 0 9 0 369
2015 282 5 7 68 8 0 7 0 377
2016 276 6 4 77 6 0 10 0 379
2017 269 3 5 70 6 0 15 0 368
2018 296 2 6 63 3 1 14 0 385
2019 284 4 3 80 6 0 13 0 390
2020 270 3 2 102 5 0 14 0 396
2021 291 2 6 95 1 0 14 0 409
2022 291 2 8 104 2 0 15 0 422
2023 289 3 5 108 2 0 12 0 419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emily Gray Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 25.8 13.8 n/a
1989 356 26.3 13.5 n/a
1990 351 25.3 13.8 n/a
1991 385 25.5 15.0 n/a
1992 405 25.3 16.0 n/a
1993 440 24.6 17.9 n/a
1994 448 27.1 16.5 n/a
1995 464 28.2 16.5 n/a
1996 464 28.2 16.5 n/a
1997 476 27.9 17.1 n/a
1998 528 30.3 17.4 n/a
1999 552 33.4 16.5 n/a
2000 532 34.4 15.5 n/a
2001 535 33.1 16.2 n/a
2002 540 33.7 16.0 3.9
2003 540 33.7 16.0 3.9
2004 449 30.9 14.5 4.2
2005 421 24.6 17.1 5.5
2006 310 15.7 19.7 0.6
2007 320 19.8 16.2 5.6
2008 322 19.5 16.5 6.5
2009 312 18.4 17.0 6.7
2010 302 17.4 17.3 8.9
2011 306 15.9 19.2 12.1
2012 343 17.4 19.6 8.7
2013 368 21.7 16.9 14.9
2014 369 21.8 16.8 16
2015 377 21.0 17.9 13.8
2016 379 21.0 18.0 16.1
2017 368 20.7 17.7 17.4
2018 385 20.4 18.8 12.7
2019 390 22.4 17.3 12.8
2020 396 21.7 18.2 13.6
2021 409 21.7 18.8 n/a
2022 422 24.3 17.3 5
2023 419 22.8 18.3 18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Emily Gray Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 25.8 13.8 n/a
1989 356 26.3 13.5 n/a
1990 351 25.3 13.8 n/a
1991 385 25.5 15.0 n/a
1992 405 25.3 16.0 n/a
1993 440 24.6 17.9 n/a
1994 448 27.1 16.5 n/a
1995 464 28.2 16.5 n/a
1996 464 28.2 16.5 n/a
1997 476 27.9 17.1 n/a
1998 528 30.3 17.4 n/a
1999 552 33.4 16.5 n/a
2000 532 34.4 15.5 n/a
2001 535 33.1 16.2 n/a
2002 540 33.7 16.0 3.9
2003 540 33.7 16.0 3.9
2004 449 30.9 14.5 4.2
2005 421 24.6 17.1 5.5
2006 310 15.7 19.7 0.6
2007 320 19.8 16.2 5.6
2008 322 19.5 16.5 6.5
2009 312 18.4 17.0 6.7
2010 302 17.4 17.3 8.9
2011 306 15.9 19.2 12.1
2012 343 17.4 19.6 8.7
2013 368 21.7 16.9 14.9
2014 369 21.8 16.8 16
2015 377 21.0 17.9 13.8
2016 379 21.0 18.0 16.1
2017 368 20.7 17.7 17.4
2018 385 20.4 18.8 12.7
2019 390 22.4 17.3 12.8
2020 396 21.7 18.2 13.6
2021 409 21.7 18.8 n/a
2022 422 24.3 17.3 5
2023 419 22.8 18.3 18.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emily Gray Junior High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $270 (3.3%) $22 (0.3%) $562 (6.8%) $6,158 (74.6%) $1,806 (21.9%) $7,964 (96.5%) $8,257
2020 $204 (2.4%) $90 (1.1%) $498 (5.9%) $6,538 (77.8%) $1,574 (18.7%) $8,113 (96.5%) $8,406
2021 $228 (2.8%) $71 (0.9%) $527 (6.5%) $6,371 (78.6%) $1,434 (17.7%) $7,805 (96.3%) $8,104
2022 $350 (3.8%) $932 (10.1%) $1,634 (17.6%) $6,724 (72.6%) $1,259 (13.6%) $7,983 (86.2%) $9,266

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emily Gray Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 80th of 854 Middle schools
 17.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390419
 7.4%
African American43
 25%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic80108
 35%
Pacific Islander00
White284289
 1.8%
Two or More Races1312
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%18.6%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emily Gray Junior High School

Students who attend Emily Gray Junior High School usually go on to attend Tanque Verde High School

Emily Gray Junior High School ranks 127th of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Emily Gray Junior High School are 69% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Emily Gray Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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