Excellent
#256 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 13% in state
Colonel Smith Middle School
Elementary School · Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) · Fort Huachuca, AZ
A Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167) elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 12954, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670
- Math 44% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonel Smith Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonel Smith Middle School is listed in Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonel Smith Middle School
Colonel Smith Middle School is a public elementary school in Fort Huachuca, AZ, part of Fort Huachuca Accommodation District (4167), serving approximately 240 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #256 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonel Smith Middle School
What grades does Colonel Smith Middle School serve?
Colonel Smith Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Colonel Smith Middle School?
Colonel Smith Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel Smith Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonel Smith Middle School rank in AZ?
Colonel Smith Middle School ranks #256 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Colonel Smith Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonel Smith Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonel Smith Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonel Smith Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colonel Smith Middle School a charter school?
No, Colonel Smith Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonel Smith Middle School a Title I school?
No, Colonel Smith Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cochise County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (520) 459-8892
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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