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Lawrence W Cross Middle School

1000 W Chapala Dr
Tucson, AZ 85704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lawrence W Cross Middle School's student population of 756 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
756 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lawrence W Cross Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence W Cross Middle School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#398 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
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46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawrence W Cross Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawrence W Cross Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
32%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
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White
59%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawrence W Cross Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawrence W Cross Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence W Cross Middle School's ranking?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is ranked #398 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Lawrence W Cross Middle School often compared to?
Lawrence W Cross Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Grove Middle School, La Cima Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
756 students attend Lawrence W Cross Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lawrence W Cross Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence W Cross Middle School?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawrence W Cross Middle School offer ?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence W Cross Middle School part of?
Lawrence W Cross Middle School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day Back from Winter Break
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 756 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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