Gridley Middle School is a public middle school located in Tucson, Arizona, serving around 530 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Tucson Unified District, which is ranked 207 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Gridley Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools, with a current ranking of 378 out of 533 schools and a 1-star rating.
Gridley Middle School's test scores are consistently lower than the Tucson Unified District and the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35% of 6th graders, 26% of 7th graders, and 30% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43%, 41%, and 35%, respectively. The school has also experienced higher dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.8% to 7.0%, which are significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Gridley Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.74% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
When comparing Gridley Middle School to the nearby schools within the Tucson Unified District, it consistently performs worse in terms of test scores, dropout rates, and overall school rankings. For example, Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School and Alice Vail Middle School have higher test scores and better overall rankings. Gridley Middle School's performance has also been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 315 out of 711 Arizona middle schools in 2017-2018 to 378 out of 533 in 2023-2024.
Students who attend Gridley Middle School usually go on to attend Sahuaro High School
Students at Gridley Middle School are 46% Hispanic, 36% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Gridley Middle School ranks 400th of 550 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended Gridley Middle School.
Tucson Unified District