How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ruth Fisher Middle School | Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tonopah, AZ | Buckeye, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 745 | 602 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.9% | 38.0% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ruth Fisher Middle School | Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,380 | $8,858 |
| District | Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Choice Schools (4329) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ruth Fisher Middle School | Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.6% | 34.1% |
| African American | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.7% | 55.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ruth Fisher Middle School | Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1462:1 | 344:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.9% | 39.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 82 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.