Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 745 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruth Fisher Elementary School serves the western part of its district in Tonopah, AZ, covering an attendance area of approximately 393.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 28.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Fisher Middle School's student population of 745 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
745 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Fisher Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Fisher Middle School's ranking?
Ruth Fisher Middle School is ranked #1321 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ruth Fisher Middle School often compared to?
Ruth Fisher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tartesso Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
745 students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ruth Fisher Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Fisher Middle School offer ?
Ruth Fisher Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Fisher Middle School part of?
Ruth Fisher Middle School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
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