Safford Middle School

About Safford Middle School

Safford Middle School is a public school located in the city of Safford, Arizona. It serves students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Safford Unified School District. The school has a long and proud history of providing quality education to its students. It has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
Safford Middle School offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including a highly-rated arts program. The school also offers a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field. The school also has a strong emphasis on technology and provides students with access to computers and other digital tools.
Safford Middle School is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all of its students. The school has a comprehensive anti-bullying policy in place and works to ensure that all students feel safe and respected. The school also works to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Overall, Safford Middle School is a great place to learn and grow. The school has a long-standing tradition of providing quality education and a safe learning environment. It is an excellent choice for students looking for a top-notch middle school experience.

Address:	698 W 11th St Safford, AZ 85546
Phone:	(928) 348-7040
Site:	saffordusd.k12.az.us
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	427 students

Overview Safford Middle School

Safford Middle School serves 427 students in grades 7-8.
Safford Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Safford Middle School

Safford Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Safford Middle School is 0.54, 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.