L. W. Cross Middle School
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| Established | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Type | Public secondary (U.S.) |
| Principal | Mr. Robert Vinyard |
| Faculty | N/A |
| Students | 3,850 |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Location | 1000 West Chapala Drive, Tucson, Arizona,, USA 85704 |
| Oversight | Amphitheater Public Schools |
| Campus | Suburban/Urban |
| Colors | Red and black |
| Mascot | Rams |
| Website | http://www.amphi.com/schools/cross/ |
Cross Middle School is a middle school in the Amphitheater School District located northwest of Tucson, Arizona. Cross was founded in 1974, named in honor of former Amphitheater School District superintendent Lawrence W. Cross, and serves a large student population of 3,850.
Cross students statistically score well above average in standardized test administrations conducted by the Arizona Department of Education. The school is also regularly recognized as "Excelling" by the State, ranking in the top 15% in Arizona.[citation needed]
Cross has a great rivalry with Richard B. Wilson K-8 School.
Cross students are promoted to Canyon del Oro High School or Amphitheater High School.
Cross kids come from four main elementary schools: Harelson, Donaldson, Mesa Verde,Copper Creek and Lulu Walker.
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