At a glance
Reported students
745
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
655.5
Ruth Fisher Middle School: 745 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 731
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Ruth Fisher Middle School
Ruth Fisher Middle School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Tonopah. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254). NCES reports 745 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (66.7%) and White (25.6%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ruth Fisher Middle School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.6%
- Hispanic66.7%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Saddle Mountain Online Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Winters Well Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
648 reported students
Tonopah Valley High School
High · Grades 07–12
869 reported students
Tartesso Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
340 reported students
Public schools near Ruth Fisher Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Mountain Online Academy Other · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | KG–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School High · West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) | 07–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Tonopah Valley High School High · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | 07–12 | 869 | 0.2 mi |
| Winters Well Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 663 | 5.2 mi |
| Desert Sunset Elementary School Elementary · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) | PK–05 | 648 | 8.9 mi |
| Arlington Elementary School Elementary · Arlington Elementary District (4274) | PK–08 | 297 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Fisher Middle School
What grades does Ruth Fisher Middle School serve?
Ruth Fisher Middle School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School reported 745 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 731 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruth Fisher Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 745 students and 38.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ruth Fisher Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruth Fisher Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ruth Fisher Middle School in?
Ruth Fisher Middle School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), based in Tonopah, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruth Fisher Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Saddle Mountain Online Academy (0.1 mi), West-MEC - Tonopah Valley High School (0.2 mi), Tonopah Valley High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.