Serving 411 students in grades 7-8, Safford Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Safford Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Safford Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Safford Middle School is ranked #1046 out of 1,956 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Safford Middle School?
411 students attend Safford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Safford Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Safford Middle School?
Safford Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Safford Middle School offer ?
Safford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Safford Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 411 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 22% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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