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#1089 of 2,006 schools in AZ
San Luis Middle School
Middle School · Gadsden Elementary District (4505) · San Luis, AZ
A Gadsden Elementary District (4505) middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 6870, San Luis, AZ 85349
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Luis Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 San Luis Middle 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 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average639/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Luis), 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
$55,717
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$698/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
71.8%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 639 | 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.
Gadsden Elementary District (4505)
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Luis Middle School is listed in Gadsden Elementary District (4505); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Luis Middle School
San Luis Middle School is a public middle school in San Luis, AZ, part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505), serving approximately 613 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,089 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Luis Middle School
What grades does San Luis Middle School serve?
San Luis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend San Luis Middle School?
San Luis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Luis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Luis Middle School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Luis Middle School rank in AZ?
San Luis Middle School ranks #1,089 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is San Luis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Luis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 San Luis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Luis Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Luis Middle School a charter school?
No, San Luis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Luis Middle School a Title I school?
No, San Luis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (928) 627-6921
- Area population (ZIP 85349)
- 28,810
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 85349; 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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