Colonel Smith Middle School
Tel:
(520)459-8199
- Colonel Smith Middle School serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
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 teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Colonel Smith Middle School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 300 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colonel Smith Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colonel Smith Middle School is 0.66, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #831 out of 1,842 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 45% |
| Black | 17% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Colonel Johnston Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Colonel Johnston Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Huachuca Colonel Johnston Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 317 students
0.8 miles
47121 H Ave.
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520)459-8199 0.8 PK-8 317 - Fort Huachuca General Myer Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 295 students
1.0 miles
45103 Burns Street
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
(520)459-8199 1.0 PK-8 295 - 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 Grades: PK-6 | 384 students
2.2 miles
701 Ne Carmichael Avenue
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)515-2714 2.2 PK-6 384 - Sierra Vista Center For Academic Success #5 Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 395 students
2.6 miles
900 Carmelita Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520)458-4200 2.6 K-8 395
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