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#1468 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Ruth Fisher Middle School
School · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) · Tonopah, AZ
A Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38201 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, Tonopah, AZ 85354
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruth Fisher Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,596
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruth Fisher Middle School is listed in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth Fisher Middle School
Ruth Fisher Middle School is a public school in Tonopah, AZ, part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), serving approximately 734 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,468 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth Fisher Middle School
What grades does Ruth Fisher Middle School serve?
Ruth Fisher Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fisher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fisher Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth Fisher Middle School rank in AZ?
Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks #1,468 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Ruth Fisher Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Fisher Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ruth Fisher Middle School a charter school?
No, Ruth Fisher Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruth Fisher Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ruth Fisher Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 734
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (623) 474-5500
- Area population (ZIP 85354)
- 7,731
- Area average commute
- 39.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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