Tonalea Middle School

Tonalea Middle School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
6720 E CONTINENTAL Dr,  Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale Unified School District
2.7
811 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Only minutes from the expansive Papago Park, Tonalea Middle School (Tonalea) sits in a convenient location for plenty of field trips or after-school detours to two of the metro area’s top destinations for learning about nature — the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. In addition to its favorable location, Tonalea follows a core vision that supports data-driven learning with a clear purpose and positive culture that helps nurture the community. As a public school within the Scottsdale Unified School District, Tonalea serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Here, students can expect a rigorous AVID advancement program, as well as academics with a STEM focus, including opportunities for accelerated math, Algebra for high school credit, robotics, and even forensic science. A range of electives complement the core curriculum including physical education, Japanese, Spanish, digital arts, student government, and video and media production. In addition, Tonalea fosters creativity and expression through choir, percussion ensemble, band, orchestra, visual arts, drama, and the school newspaper, “Tiger News.” Tonalea Tigers can also participate in before- and after-school programs, whether they need tutoring or would like to serve their community through the National Junior Honors Society. Plenty of team sports including football, baseball, soccer, and volleyball throughout the year can kickstart an early training track for high school. Whatever your student excels in, or is drawn to, they can experience a wide range of options at Tonalea that help build a foundation for a great future.

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. L. Friend
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

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Test Scores

Math
61%
State Average
48%
Science
21%
State Average
30%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
531:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
60%
White
16.7%
Native American
10%
Black
7.9%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/17/2022
i love this school because i am here for 6 years and know there is a lot of bulling and fights but they can handle that so i hope you know this is a good school
1.0 other
9/9/2016
Bullying is allowed to go on. Will pull my daughter out as soon as I can.
2.0 other
3/22/2015
This school is definitely not improving, and has gone downward since 2013. Not good at all!
5.0 parent
4/28/2014
I love Tonalea. All the teachers are very interested in my children's education. Free tutoring is available & extra help with reading.

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