Safford Unified District (4218) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,895 students in Safford Unified District (4218) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Safford Unified District (4218) School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Safford Unified District (4218) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
47 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,630 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
48%
# Black Students
25 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,133 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
39%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
206
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
223
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
2
543
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,909 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,895 students.
What is the rank of Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District is ranked #236 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
56% of Safford Unified District (4218) School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Safford Unified District (4218) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,909 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,895 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
