D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Pistor Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5455 S CARDINAL AVE, Tucson, AZ 85746
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Arizona
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
629
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.24 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −31 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency21% (−22 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−26 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%25%reading -45 pts, math -33 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic21%15%reading -13 pts, math -18 pts8th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native15%15%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income18%13%reading -14 pts, math -18 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5455 S CARDINAL AVE
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85746
District 0408800
NCES School ID 040880000874
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85746

Understanding the community around Pistor Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,611
Per Capita Income $25,762
Poverty Rate 16.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%
High School or Higher 82.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,600
Median Rent $1,200
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pistor Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 82.0%
American Indian 8.7%
White 4.9%
Black 1.6%
Two or More Races 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 629
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Pistor Middle School?
Pistor Middle School has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Pistor Middle School?
Pistor Middle School has 629 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Pistor Middle School serve?
Pistor Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Pistor Middle School receive per student?
Pistor Middle School receives $13,118 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Pistor Middle School in 85746 ▼
Avg Home Value
$285,574
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,311
1-Year Change
-2.0%
% Renters
30.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026