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#588 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 29% in state

San Simon School

School · San Simon Unified District (4172) · San Simon, AZ

A school in San Simon, AZ where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 38, San Simon, AZ 85632

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)0% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$23,378
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at San Simon School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 0%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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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The neighborhood

Where San Simon 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,167

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

87.8%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

San Simon Unified District (4172)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

San Simon School is listed in San Simon Unified District (4172); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About San Simon School

San Simon School is a public school in San Simon, AZ, part of San Simon Unified District (4172), serving approximately 98 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about San Simon School

What grades does San Simon School serve?

San Simon School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend San Simon School?

San Simon School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at San Simon School?

The student-teacher ratio at San Simon School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does San Simon School rank in AZ?

San Simon School ranks #588 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is San Simon School's MySchoolScout rating?

San Simon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Simon School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, San Simon School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is San Simon School a charter school?

No, San Simon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is San Simon School a Title I school?

No, San Simon School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 85632)
873
Area median age
59.8
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 85632; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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