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Gridley Middle School

350 S HARRISON RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85748

About Gridley Middle School

Gridley Middle School is a public middle school in Tucson, Arizona, for kids in grades 6–8. There are about 514 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 12:1. This means that classes are small and students get a lot of individual attention. Gridley Middle School uses the Tucson Unified School District's curriculum, which focuses on core academics, student support services, and building basic skills. The student body is very diverse, with a majority of minority students that reflects the demographics of the area around the school. According to data from U.S. News, 20% of students score at or above proficiency in math and 34% meet proficiency standards in reading. This means that English Language Arts students do better than math students. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with the averages for the district and the state of Arizona. The school is in a city neighborhood where the median home price is usually low. Gridley Middle School has a lot of potential because it has a low student-to-teacher ratio and focuses on helping students learn to read and write, making it one of the top schools in Arizona

Contact Information

Address

350 S HARRISON RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85748

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Phone

(520) 731-4600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 0% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
514
Total Students
$60178
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 197 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gridley Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 35.99%
Asian 1.75%
Hispanic 45.53%
Black 6.42%
Two+ Races 7.59%
Native Am. 1.17%
White
35.99%
Asian
1.75%
Hispanic
45.53%
Black
6.42%
Two+ Races
7.59%
Native Am.
1.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 514
45.53%
234 Female
54.47%
280 Male

Student Population

514 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

257 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gridley Middle School Symphonic Band Recognition and Performance

Gridley Middle School’s symphonic band recently performed in Southern California, including a clinic with a university director and a concert featuring music from Disney films at Disney California Adventure. The performance was well received and praised, highlighting student accomplishment in performing arts.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances for students to be leaders at Gridley Middle School?

Ans. Students can take on leadership roles in clubs, councils, and school events.

Q2. Do students have access to counseling services?

Ans. Yes, the counseling staff helps students with their academic planning and personal growth.

Q3. Are there programs after school at the school?

Ans. There are a lot of clubs and supervised activities that kids can do after school.

Q4. What does the school do to promote good behavior?

Ans. There are clear rules for behavior and programs that reward good behavior.

Q5. Do schools want families to get involved in school events?

Ans. We invite parents and guardians to come to events and school meetings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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