At a glance
Reported students
498
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
527.5
Sahuarita Middle School: 498 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
17.3:1 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
- 564
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Sahuarita Middle School
Sahuarita Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sahuarita. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Sahuarita Unified District (4411). NCES reports 498 students for 2024–25.
Among 211 middle schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 498 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to 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 (61.2%) and White (27.9%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sahuarita Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.8 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.9%
- Hispanic61.2%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
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
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 Sahuarita Unified District (4411)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Copper View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Sahuarita Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
324 reported students
Sahuarita Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
305 reported students
Wrightson Ridge K-8 School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
864 reported students
Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
106 reported students
Sopori Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
105 reported students
Public schools near Sahuarita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahuarita Intermediate School Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 03–05 | 324 | 0.1 mi |
| Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy Other · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | KG–12 | 106 | 0.1 mi |
| PCJTED - Sahuarita High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Sahuarita High School High · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | 09–12 | 1,215 | 0.2 mi |
| Sahuarita Primary School Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | PK–02 | 305 | 0.3 mi |
| Copper View Elementary School Elementary · Sahuarita Unified District (4411) | PK–05 | 557 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sahuarita Middle School
What grades does Sahuarita Middle School serve?
Sahuarita Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sahuarita Unified District (4411).
How many students attend Sahuarita Middle School?
Sahuarita Middle School reported 498 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 564 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sahuarita Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 498 students and 28.8 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 Sahuarita Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sahuarita Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sahuarita Unified District (4411) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sahuarita Middle School in?
Sahuarita Middle School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411), based in Sahuarita, AZ, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sahuarita Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sahuarita Intermediate School (0.1 mi), Sahuarita Digital Pathways Academy (0.1 mi), PCJTED - Sahuarita High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.