At a glance
Reported students
273
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona middle enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 211 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418
Thatcher Middle School: 273 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Thatcher Middle School
Thatcher Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Thatcher. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Thatcher Unified District (4219). NCES reports 273 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 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below 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 White (67.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. 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 Thatcher Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.26 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White67.8%
- Hispanic27.8%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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 Thatcher Unified District (4219)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jack Daley Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
418 reported students
Eagle Online Academy
High · Grades 07–12
49 reported students
Thatcher High School
High · Grades 09–12
512 reported students
Thatcher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
549 reported students
Public schools near Thatcher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Online Academy High · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 07–12 | 49 | under 0.1 mi |
| Jack Daley Primary School Elementary · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | PK–02 | 418 | 0.2 mi |
| Thatcher Elementary School Elementary · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 03–06 | 549 | 0.2 mi |
| GIFT - Thatcher High School High · Gila Institute for Technology (79387) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Safford Middle School Middle · Safford Unified District (4218) | 07–08 | 375 | 2.9 mi |
| Pima Junior High School Middle · Pima Unified District (4220) | 07–08 | 180 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thatcher Middle School
What grades does Thatcher Middle School serve?
Thatcher Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Thatcher Unified District (4219).
How many students attend Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School reported 273 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 211 Arizona middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 292 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 273 students and 19.26 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 Thatcher Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thatcher Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Thatcher Unified District (4219) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Thatcher Middle School in?
Thatcher Middle School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219), based in Thatcher, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thatcher Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eagle Online Academy (under 0.1 mi), Jack Daley Primary School (0.2 mi), Thatcher Elementary School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.