Very Good
#751 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 37% in state
Sahuarita Intermediate School
Elementary School · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) · Sahuarita, AZ
A Sahuarita Unified District (4411) elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
350 W SAHUARITA RD, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sahuarita Intermediate School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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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Where Sahuarita Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sahuarita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,039
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,770/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85629; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita Digital Pathways AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Copper View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Wrightson Ridge K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Anza TrailEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $8,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sahuarita Intermediate School is listed in Sahuarita Unified District (4411); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sahuarita Intermediate School
Sahuarita Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Sahuarita, AZ, part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411), serving approximately 358 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sahuarita Intermediate School
What grades does Sahuarita Intermediate School serve?
Sahuarita Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita Intermediate School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sahuarita Intermediate School rank in AZ?
Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks #751 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sahuarita Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sahuarita Intermediate School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sahuarita Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Sahuarita Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sahuarita Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Sahuarita Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.9%
- Phone
- (520) 625-3502
- Area population (ZIP 85629)
- 30,989
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
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 85629; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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