For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,764 students in 85756, AZ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85756, AZ are Math And Science Success Academy, Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School and Challenger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 85756 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 85756, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85756, AZ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
434 W Lerdo Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 889-1504
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5385 E Littletown Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4900
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Elvira Rd
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 545-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 85756, AZ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 85756, AZ include Math And Science Success Academy, Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School and Challenger Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 85756?
3 public middle schools are located in 85756.
What is the racial composition of students in 85756?
85756 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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