B
Good
71/100

Utterback Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 3233 S PINAL VIS, Tucson, AZ 85713
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 16th percentile in Arizona
Growth
A
Students gain 1.38 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 81st percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

71
Repit Score
out of 100
226
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%16/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%81/100Students gain 1.38 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 90th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.38 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 68% 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 −4 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 proficiency15% (−28 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−30 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
White10%10%reading -50 pts, math -48 pts0th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -17 pts, math -21 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income13%11%reading -19 pts, math -20 pts4th 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 3233 S PINAL VIS
City Tucson
ZIP Code 85713
District 0408800
NCES School ID 040880000896
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85713

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,708
Per Capita Income $23,333
Poverty Rate 19.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%
High School or Higher 78.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $157,100
Median Rent $955
Owner-Occupied 61.8%
Renter-Occupied 38.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Utterback Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 79.7%
Black 8.0%
White 6.6%
American Indian 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 226
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Utterback Middle School?
Utterback Middle School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Utterback Middle School?
Utterback Middle School has 226 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Utterback Middle School serve?
Utterback Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Utterback Middle School receive per student?
Utterback Middle School receives $13,118 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Utterback Middle School in 85713 ▼
Avg Home Value
$239,226
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,428
1-Year Change
-2.5%
% Renters
38.2%

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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