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#1099 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Thatcher Middle School
Middle School · Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Thatcher, AZ
A Thatcher Unified District (4219) middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO BOX 610, Thatcher, AZ 85552
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thatcher Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Thatcher 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thatcher), 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
$80,658
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Dan Hinton Accommodation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Pima Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | 4.8 mi | 192 | 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.
Thatcher Unified District (4219)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thatcher Middle School is listed in Thatcher Unified District (4219); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thatcher Middle School
Thatcher Middle School is a public middle school in Thatcher, AZ, part of Thatcher Unified District (4219), serving approximately 301 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,099 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thatcher Middle School
What grades does Thatcher Middle School serve?
Thatcher Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thatcher Middle School rank in AZ?
Thatcher Middle School ranks #1,099 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Thatcher Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thatcher 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 Thatcher Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thatcher Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thatcher Middle School a charter school?
No, Thatcher Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thatcher Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thatcher Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (928) 348-7260
- Area population (ZIP 85552)
- 6,619
- Area median age
- 30.6
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 85552; 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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