Top Rankings
Safford Unified District (4218) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023-24 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,935 students in Safford Unified District (4218) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Safford Unified District (4218) School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,935 Students
1,138,898 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
50,909 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Safford Unified District (4218) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Graduation Rate
85%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
39 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,578 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
47%
# Black Students
27 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,223 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
42%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
57
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
253
80,052
# Students in 1st Grade:
237
79,770
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
82,884
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
82,854
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
82,708
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
83,775
# Students in 6th Grade:
206
84,583
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
88,472
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
92,041
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
210
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,243 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,565. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,693 is less than the state median of $10,298. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$4 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$4 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,243
$10,565
Spending / Student
$8,693
$10,298
Best Safford Unified District (4218) School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafe Nelson School
Math: 45% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Grades: K-6
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Dorothy Stinson School
Math: 44% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Safford Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
698 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Grades: 7-8
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Henry Dunkerson Pathways Academy
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
734 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #66.
Safford High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #77.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,935 students.
What is the rank of Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District is ranked #248 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
54% of Safford Unified District (4218) School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Safford Unified District (4218) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,693 is less than the state median of $10,298. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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