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Altar Valley Middle School

Grades: 5-8

Students: 157

Type: Public

4/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 520:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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Altar Valley Elementary District

16350 West Ajo Highway
Tucson, AZ 85735

(520) 822-9343

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5/10

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College Readiness

4/10

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This school is the most bum school in tuson AZ a TEACHR hit a student in front of a class and the school district denies it till this day this school, and the school has no control over the students and it is a unsafe environment for teachers and students

Posted by a community member on 9/17/2025

When my family first moved to this remote suburb of Tucson, we were concerned about the quality of education that might be available in a poor rural school. We have been surprised, even amazed, at what this school is able to accomplish. The secret is in the heart. The teachers here put outstanding l

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Posted by a parent on 5/3/2023

This is one of the worst middle schools in Tucson! The Altar Valley administration does not go above and beyond to make sure that the students of this school are safe! This year Altar Valley let two men coach the wrestling team and of the men is a "Minuteman" and they of was arrested for inappropria

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Posted by a community member on 2/28/2012

The students are a great bunch, so eager to learn and improve themselves. Our staff encourages each student to be their best not just do their best. Extra support is available for students needing help in any class. Every student has a mentor that they can go to and talk with or just to know that th

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Posted by a parent on 3/10/2011

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My kids love Robles! The teachers care deeply for the students’ success. The principal Ms. Gunn-Ader can be seen greeting the kids every day. She is always visible. The teachers and staff are loved by my kids. The teachers community all the time with me. They have family fun night with dinner and fun activities.
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Tucson schools - Altar Valley Middle School is located at 16350 West Ajo Highway, Tucson AZ 85735. Altar Valley Middle School is in the Altar Valley Elementary District. Altar Valley Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-8.