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Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School

3700 E ALVORD RD, TUCSON, AZ 85706Sunnyside Unified District (4407)
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0408Non-Charter
838
Students
Total enrolled
$11,046
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
23% vs nat'l
21.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
41% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 838 students in grades 04–08 in TUCSON, Arizona.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,046 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
21.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School is a large middle in TUCSON, Arizona, serving grades 04–08 with 838 students. The district invests $11,046 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School

838
Total Students
21.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0408) are served by this school
Gender Distribution418 male · 420 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 561 students
Student Composition
93%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino93%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040817003500

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,046Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,046
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,860
Student Support$2,099
Administration$1,326
Operations$1,657
Other$1,105
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,046 spent per student, an estimated $4,893 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
19%
State government
48.9%
Local (property tax)
18.6%
Federal programs
32.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,046/student, 23% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 08
Location
CountyPima County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (520)545-4700
NCES ID: 040817003500
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TUCSON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
3700 E ALVORD RD, TUCSON, AZ 85706
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.