Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten-12, San Simon School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: San Simon School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in San Simon, AZ, encompassing approximately 603.8 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 16.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 32 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
San Simon School's student population of 97 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
San Simon 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 San Simon School is 0.48, 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
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
40%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Simon School's ranking?
San Simon School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Simon School?
The graduation rate of San Simon School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend San Simon School?
97 students attend San Simon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of San Simon School students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Simon School?
San Simon School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Simon School offer ?
San Simon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Simon School part of?
San Simon School is part of San Simon Unified District (4172).
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