- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sahuarita, AZ
Sahuarita Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sahuarita Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040730000627
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sahuarita Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Sahuarita · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sahuarita Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ.
School address
District: Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Arizona
NCES ID 040730000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Sahuarita Middle School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 040730000627 · Sahuarita, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 16.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sahuarita High School (1,215 students)
Sahuarita Middle School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sahuarita Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sahuarita High
Sahuarita High School
1,215 students
- Anza Trail
Anza Trail
1,210 students
- Walden Grove H
Walden Grove High School
1,151 students
- Wrightson Ridg
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
864 students
- Copper View El
Copper View Elementary School
557 students
- This school
Sahuarita Middle School
498 students
What this shows Sahuarita Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sahuarita Middle School compares
Sahuarita Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 38% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Arizona - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,786
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 27.9%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Sahuarita Middle School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sahuarita Unified District (4411) reports $8,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sahuarita Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anza Trail | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Grove High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sahuarita Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sahuarita Middle School
How many students attend Sahuarita Middle School?
Sahuarita Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sahuarita, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sahuarita Middle School?
29.9% of students at Sahuarita Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sahuarita Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sahuarita Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Sahuarita, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sahuarita Middle School?
Sahuarita Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sahuarita Middle School rank among public schools in Sahuarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Sahuarita Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sahuarita, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sahuarita on the city page.
What other schools are in Sahuarita Unified District (4411)?
Besides Sahuarita Middle School, Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students), Anza Trail (1,210 students), and Walden Grove High School (1,151 students). See the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) district page for the complete list.