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Tortolita Middle School vs. Orange Grove Middle School

Should you attend Tortolita Middle School or Orange Grove Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tortolita Middle School
4101 W Hardy Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Orange Grove Middle School
1911 E Orange Grove Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Orange Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Tortolita Middle School in Tucson, AZ serves 523 students in grades 7–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the district average ratio of approximately 18:1 for comparable schools.
Math proficiency is 27%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Marana Unified District average of 36%, showing a decline from 68% in 2012 to 27% in 2023.
Reading proficiency stands at 32%, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 41%, declining from a high of 86% in 2012 to current levels.
Science proficiency is 16%, below the state average of 24% and district average of 25%, with recent data indicating consistently lower performance.
Enrollment decreased from 794 students in 2019 to 523 in 2023, while minority enrollment remains at 54%, reflecting a stable demographic composition in this Tucson suburban middle school.
Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Orange Grove Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
523 students
672 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tortolita Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orange Grove Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tortolita Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Orange Grove Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tortolita Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orange Grove Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tortolita Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marana Unified District (4404) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1008 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#235 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tortolita Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Orange Grove Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in AZ)
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tortolita Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orange Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tortolita Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Orange Grove Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 5% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tortolita Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Orange Grove Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
220
Grade 7 Students
254
223
Grade 8 Students
269
229

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Orange Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orange Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orange Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orange Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
46%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orange Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tortolita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marana Unified District (4404) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Orange Grove Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tortolita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orange Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tortolita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orange Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tortolita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marana Unified District (4404) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orange Grove Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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