Serving 250 students in grades 6-8, Secrist Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Secrist Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Secrist Middle School's student population of 250 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Secrist has built a community that respects each other, achieves academic mastery, and prepares for the future.
School Rankings
Secrist Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Secrist Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1716 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
52%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Secrist Middle School's ranking?
Secrist Middle School is ranked #1716 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Secrist Middle School often compared to?
Secrist Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gridley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Secrist Middle School?
250 students attend Secrist Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Secrist Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Secrist Middle School?
Secrist Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Secrist Middle School offer ?
Secrist Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Secrist Middle School part of?
Secrist Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Secrist Middle School located?
Secrist Middle School is located in the South Harrison neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in South Harrison.
School Reviews
1 9/23/2020
Someone at this school is cooking the books. The school is failing on every other site. The attendance staff and office staff are incompetent to say the least and a lot of the teachers are incredibly rude and condescending. The principal loves to hear herself talk and go on and on about how she personally improved the school, but when you look at the school, you don't see any improvements. The only way its grade went up was if someone fudged numbers and scores. If I could, I'd give the school negative stars.
5 12/27/2018
Great school, great teachers
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