Colonel Smith Middle School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(520) 459-8199
Colonel Smith Middle School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Colonel Smith Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Colonel Smith Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Colonel Smith Middle School's student population of 285 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 285 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Colonel Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Colonel Smith Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #765 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 45% |
| Black | 17% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Colonel Smith Middle School is Center For Academic Success The #1 (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Colonel Johnston Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Huachuca Colonel Johnston Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 295 students
0.8 miles
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8199 0.8 PK-8 295 - Fort Huachuca General Myer Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 279 students10
1.0 miles
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520) 459-8199 1 PK-8 279 - Sierra Vista Carmichael Elementary Preschool Grades: PK
2.2 miles
701 N.e. Carmichael
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2950 2.2 PK n/a - Sierra Vista Carmichael Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 406 students10
2.2 miles
701 Ne Carmichael Avenue
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 515-2714 2.2 PK-6 406 - Sierra Vista Center For Academic Success #5 Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 395 students10
2.6 miles
900 Carmelita Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 458-4200 2.6 K-8 395
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