Serving 564 students in grades 6-8, Sahuarita Middle 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sahuarita Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Sahuarita Middle School's student population of 564 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sahuarita Middle 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 Middle School is 0.55, 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
#783 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
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 Sahuarita Middle School's ranking?
Sahuarita Middle School is ranked #783 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuarita Middle School often compared to?
Sahuarita Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anza Trail 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 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sahuarita Middle School?
564 students attend Sahuarita Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sahuarita Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuarita Middle School?
Sahuarita Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita Middle School offer ?
Sahuarita Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sahuarita Middle School part of?
Sahuarita Middle School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.
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