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Coatimundi Middle School

Coatimundi Middle School, nominated by Center for the Future of Arizona, is a middle school in Rio Rico, Arizona, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily rural area.

Location Rio Rico, Arizona

Governance Public District School

Grades Middle

Students 514

Locale Rural

Principal Rebekah Cabrera

Demographics

Percentage of students*

10%

English Learners

100%

Free/Reduced Lunch

10%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian 1%

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino 95%

White 3%

2+ Races

Why Coatimundi Middle School was nominated

Coatimundi Middle School reimagines what it means to be a learner through innovative use of technology, space, curriculum, instruction, and time in order to personalize the experience of its students and move towards a fully learner-centered community.

Student experience design

Our purpose is to provide a nurturing and safe school climate by building positive relationships, resulting in high academic and social achievement for ALL students. We prepare our students to become productive, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. Our values are: *Respect *Integrity *Collaboration *Perseverance *Growth Mindset *Hard Work *Accountability *Communication *Teamwork *Positive Relationships

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning

3-4 years

Assessments For Deeper Learning

3-4 years

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

3-4 years

Universal Design For Learning

5+ years

All Practices

Advancement On Mastery

Student Advisories

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Blended Learning

Co-leadership

Family And Community Support Services

Culturally Responsive Practices

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies

1:1 Mentoring

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

Project-based Learning

Peer To Peer Support

Performance Based Assessment

Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need

Restorative Practices

SEL Integration School-wide

Student-led Conferences

Students Access Their Own Data

Student-led Goal Setting

Self-paced Learning

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

Tutoring

key reasons for innovating

Improve academic achievement

Increase student agency

Increase teacher agency

Date Updated: 4/1/2025

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.