At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505
Safford Middle School: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. 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
- 483
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about Safford Middle School
Safford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Safford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Safford Unified District (4218). NCES reports 375 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Arizona median of 18.2:1 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 (54.1%) and White (40.5%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Safford Middle School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.73
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White40.5%
- Hispanic54.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Safford Unified District (4218)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lafe Nelson School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
471 reported students
Dorothy Stinson School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
539 reported students
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
575 reported students
Mt Graham High School
High · Grades 09–12
86 reported students
Safford High School
High · Grades 09–12
828 reported students
Public schools near Safford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafe Nelson School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | KG–06 | 471 | 0.3 mi |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | PK–06 | 575 | 0.5 mi |
| Triumphant Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Triumphant Learning Center (4225) | KG–08 | 101 | 0.6 mi |
| GIFT - Safford High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| Thatcher Middle School Middle · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 07–08 | 273 | 2.9 mi |
| Pima Junior High School Middle · Pima Unified District (4220) | 07–08 | 180 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Safford Middle School
What grades does Safford Middle School serve?
Safford Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Safford Unified District (4218).
How many students attend Safford Middle School?
Safford Middle School reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 483 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Safford Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 375 students and 18.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Safford Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Safford Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Safford Unified District (4218) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Safford Middle School in?
Safford Middle School is part of Safford Unified District (4218), based in Safford, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Safford Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lafe Nelson School (0.3 mi), Ruth Powell Elementary School (0.5 mi), Triumphant Learning Center (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.