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Sahuarita Middle School vs. Sahuarita Intermediate School

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School Overview

School
Sahuarita Middle School
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Sahuarita Intermediate School
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Sahuarita Middle School in Sahuarita, AZ serves 509 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 27%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the district average of 38%, showing a decline from 36% in 2022.
Reading proficiency stands at 42%, which is higher than the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 47%, remaining relatively stable over recent years.
Science proficiency is between 20% and 24%, approximately equal to the state average of 24%.
Enrollment increased from 480 students in 2001 to 579 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose significantly from 0% in 2001 to 30% in 2023, indicating notable shifts in socioeconomic composition.
Serving 358 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 16:1 is lower 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
509 students
358 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sahuarita Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sahuarita Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sahuarita Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sahuarita Intermediate School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sahuarita Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sahuarita Intermediate School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Intermediate School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#820 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#659 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sahuarita Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sahuarita Intermediate School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in AZ)
33%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sahuarita Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sahuarita Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sahuarita Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sahuarita Intermediate School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sahuarita Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sahuarita Intermediate School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
-
101
Grade 4 Students
-
114
Grade 5 Students
-
143
Grade 6 Students
151
-
Grade 7 Students
173
-
Grade 8 Students
185
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sahuarita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sahuarita Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sahuarita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sahuarita Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sahuarita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sahuarita Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sahuarita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sahuarita Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
29%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sahuarita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sahuarita Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sahuarita Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sahuarita Intermediate School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sahuarita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sahuarita Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sahuarita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sahuarita Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sahuarita Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sahuarita Intermediate School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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