Enrollment
498
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sahuarita Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sahuarita Middle School
Sahuarita Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sahuarita, Arizona, enrolling 498 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #182.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (28%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sahuarita Unified District (4411) spends $8,583 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sahuarita Unified District (4411) also operates Sahuarita High School (1,215 students) and Anza Trail (1,210 students) alongside Sahuarita Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sahuarita Middle School compares
Sahuarita Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sahuarita Unified District (4411), which includes Sahuarita Middle School.
$8,583
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 43.6%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sahuarita Middle School a good school?
Sahuarita Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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