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Emily Gray Junior High School

Q: Is Emily Gray Junior High School a good school?

Emily Gray Junior High School ranks 119 th of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 552 Arizona Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Arizona middle schools

Summary

Emily Gray Junior High School is a public middle school in Tucson, Arizona, serving 428 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Tanque Verde Unified District, which is ranked 55 out of 289 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 42% of students proficient or better in Science, 60% in 7th grade English Language Arts, and 46% in 7th grade Mathematics. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Arizona middle schools for the past several years, and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, with 4- and 5-star ratings for female and male students, respectively.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Doolen Middle School and Alice Vail Middle School, both part of the Tucson Unified District, Emily Gray Junior High School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school serves a diverse student population, with 18.62% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has maintained a consistent level of academic excellence over the past several years.

420

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,266

Per pupil spending ?

18.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11150 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749-8524

(520) 749-3838

District: Tanque Verde Unified District

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Hispanic:

23.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 81st percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (50% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Arizona middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Arizona avg33%

119^th of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 289Tanque Verde Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	119 of 552	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.1	130 of 550	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	86.3	80 of 854	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	71.9	137 of 605	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	77.5	160 of 832	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	163 of 605	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	158 of 711	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	71.5	164 of 695	76.4%	★★★★☆
2016	81.7	101 of 677	85.1%	★★★★☆
2015	77.9	101 of 521	80.6%	★★★★☆
2014	87.5	74 of 690	89.3%	★★★★☆
2013	83.2	87 of 787	88.9%	★★★★☆
2012	84.7	70 of 772	90.9%	★★★★★
2011	88.0	56 of 685	91.8%	★★★★★
2010	87.8	55 of 692	92.1%	★★★★★
2009	86.9	61 of 663	90.8%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	41.3	137 of 247	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.5	229 of 404	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	67.3	96 of 395	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	61.3	119 of 386	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	82.4	102 of 806	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	64.4	147 of 494	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.6	141 of 820	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.2	149 of 466	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.1	151 of 624	75.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	109 of 345	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	127 of 329	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	181 of 760	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	67.3	104 of 392	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	157 of 802	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.3	106 of 387	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	71.6	98 of 543	82.0%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	32.6	172 of 257	33.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	52.6	125 of 344	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	80 of 320	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	157 of 717	78.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.5	112 of 369	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.2	96 of 503	80.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	136 of 379	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.0	118 of 370	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	86.5	69 of 810	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	68.5	111 of 476	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	171 of 818	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	59.8	155 of 435	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.8	162 of 617	73.7%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	53.7	53 of 110	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	72.6	57 of 384	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	37 of 211	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	131 of 650	79.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	45.2	146 of 363	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.4	166 of 789	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	87.4	9 of 178	94.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	53.6	112 of 277	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	122 of 288	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.5	84 of 675	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	62.3	141 of 446	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.2	191 of 780	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	52.2	164 of 337	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.2	209 of 436	52.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2023)85th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)76th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile-10 vs school

Male (2025)64th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2023)60th percentile-31 vs school

White (2025)60th percentile-19 vs school

Military Connected (2023)52nd percentile-39 vs school

Asian (2023)45th percentile-46 vs school

Homeless (2021)33rd percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+16 vs state

Mathematics48%+21 vs state

Science42%+12 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, January 13, 2022

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)			AzSCI Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Emily Gray Junior High School	Public	7-8	11150 E Tanque Verde Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Tanque Verde Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 749-3838	420	24	17.8		293 (69.8%)	1 (0.2%)	100 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	18 (4.3%)	72.2	119^th of 552 public middle schools	78.4%		70.1	130^th of 550 public middle schools	76.4%	11		60.0	54.0		46.0	50.0	42.0	$9,266	$351	$932	$1,634	$6,725	$1,259	$7,983
Academy of Tucson Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	2300 N Tanque Verde Loop Rd	Tucson	85749	Pima County	Academy of Tucson Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 749-1413	143	12	11.9		50 (35.0%)	9 (6.3%)	66 (46.2%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	14 (9.8%)	28.2	352^nd of 552 public middle schools	36.2%					(n/a)	41.0	30.0	27.0						$00			$00
Gridley Middle School	Public	6-8	350 S Harrison Rd	Tucson	85748	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-4600	501	34	14.5		191 (38.1%)	42 (8.4%)	209 (41.7%)	11 (2.2%)	6 (1.2%)	7 (1.4%)	35 (7.0%)	25.8	369^th of 552 public middle schools	33.2%		22.1	400^th of 550 public middle schools	27.3%	31	32.0	36.0	34.0	26.0	20.0	19.0	20.0		$00			$00
Magee Middle School	Public	6-8	8300 E Speedway Blvd	Tucson	85710	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-5000	283	27	10.5		89 (31.4%)	31 (11.0%)	122 (43.1%)	10 (3.5%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	21 (7.4%)	16.4	465^th of 552 public middle schools	15.8%		12.8	501^st of 550 public middle schools	8.9%	36	29.0	23.0	25.0		13.0		18.0		$00			$00
Secrist Middle School	Public	6-8	3400 S Houghton Rd	Tucson	85730	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-5300	248	20	12.5		71 (28.6%)	26 (10.5%)	121 (48.8%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.7%)								(n/a)		29.0	30.0						$00			$00
Esperero Canyon Middle School	Public	6-8	5801 N Sabino Canyon Rd	Tucson	85750	Pima County	Catalina Foothills Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 209-8100	495	25	19.9		258 (52.1%)	9 (1.8%)	174 (35.2%)	19 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.1%)	79.7	83^rd of 552 public middle schools	85.0%		83.4	70^th of 550 public middle schools	87.3%	13	67.0	72.0	67.0	39.0	52.0	48.0	53.0	$8,440	$73	$545	$691	$5,861	$1,962	$7,822
Ida Flood Dodge Traditional Middle Magnet School	Public	6-8	5831 E Pima St	Tucson	85712	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-4100	427	28	15.4		117 (27.4%)	26 (6.1%)	246 (57.6%)	9 (2.1%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.0%)	48.3	233^rd of 552 public middle schools	57.8%		40.3	274^th of 550 public middle schools	50.2%	41	48.0	42.0	49.0	34.0	21.0	40.0	36.0		$00			$00
Alice Vail Middle School	Public	6-8	5350 E 16th St	Tucson	85711	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 584-5400	573	40	14.5		155 (27.1%)	64 (11.2%)	286 (49.9%)	12 (2.1%)	12 (2.1%)	10 (1.7%)	34 (5.9%)	29.2	341^st of 552 public middle schools	38.2%		25.6	369^th of 550 public middle schools	32.9%	28	35.0	40.0	35.0	26.0	25.0	16.0	23.0		$00			$00
Rincon Vista Middle School	Public	6-8	10770 E Bilby Rd	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-3200	712	35	20.5		291 (40.9%)	43 (6.0%)	291 (40.9%)	21 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.6%)	71.4	126^th of 552 public middle schools	77.2%		77.1	105^th of 550 public middle schools	80.9%	21	55.0	67.0	54.0	42.0	46.0	42.0	50.0	$5,380	$50	$06	$105	$5,141	$184	$5,324
Future Investment Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1854 S Alvernon Way	Tucson	85711	Pima County	Griffin Foundation Inc. The	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 790-8400	32	5	6.4		2 (6.3%)	2 (6.3%)	26 (81.3%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)								$23,339	$2,150	$5,097	$9,398	$11,112	$4,979	$16,091

Frequently Asked Questions about Emily Gray Junior High School

What district is Emily Gray Junior High School in?

Tanque Verde Unified District

What high school do graduates of Emily Gray Junior High School attend?

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

Is Emily Gray Junior High School a good school?

Emily Gray Junior High School ranks 119^th of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Emily Gray Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 420 students attended Emily Gray Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Emily Gray Junior High School?

Students at Emily Gray Junior High School are 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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