Sahuarita Intermediate School

350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 400 students in grades 3-5, Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sahuarita Intermediate School's student population of 400 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sahuarita Intermediate School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#580 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sahuarita Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
57%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
31%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Sahuarita Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
18%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sahuarita Intermediate School's ranking?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is ranked #580 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuarita Intermediate School often compared to?
Sahuarita Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anza Trail, Continental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School?
400 students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sahuarita Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita Intermediate School offer ?
Sahuarita Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sahuarita Intermediate School part of?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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