Ruth Fisher Middle School serves 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Ruth Fisher Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Fisher Middle School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth Fisher Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ruth Fisher Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
61%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1027 out of 1,854 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
726 students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ruth Fisher Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% 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 21:1, 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
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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