Top Rankings
Safford Unified District (4218) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,895 students in Safford Unified District (4218) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Safford Unified District (4218) School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
2,895 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Safford Unified District (4218) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 613 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
# American Indian Students
47 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,630 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
48%
# Black Students
25 Students
64,873 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,133 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
39%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
206
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
212
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
223
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
234
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
234
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
2
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,179 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,909 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,179
$11,388
Spending / Student
$8,909
$11,291
Best Safford Unified District (4218) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Dorothy Stinson School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2013 S 8th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7010
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Lafe Nelson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Safford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #55.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1041 S 14th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Safford Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
698 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,895 students.
What is the rank of Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District is ranked #237 out of 613 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
56% of Safford Unified District (4218) School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Safford Unified District (4218) School District?
Safford Unified District (4218) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Safford Unified District (4218) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,909 is less than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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