Serving 324 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 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sahuarita Intermediate School serves the northern part of the Sahuarita, AZ school district, encompassing an area of approximately 190.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area located around 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sahuarita Intermediate School's student population of 324 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sahuarita Intermediate School is 0.57, 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
#659 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-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 Sahuarita Intermediate School's ranking?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is ranked #659 out of 1,921 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 Continental Elementary School, Anza Trail, Great Expectations Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School?
324 students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sahuarita Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita Intermediate School offer ?
Sahuarita Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sahuarita Intermediate School part of?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411).
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