Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Tonalea Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonalea Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tonalea Middle School's student population of 393 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Tonalea Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonalea Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
17%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonalea Middle School's ranking?
Tonalea Middle School is ranked #1308 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tonalea Middle School often compared to?
Tonalea Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laguna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tonalea Middle School?
393 students attend Tonalea Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Tonalea Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonalea Middle School?
Tonalea Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonalea Middle School offer ?
Tonalea Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonalea Middle School part of?
Tonalea Middle School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
In what neighborhood is Tonalea Middle School located?
Tonalea Middle School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 13 other public schools located in South Scottsdale.
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