Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Fisher Middle School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
717 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth Fisher Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Fisher Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1365 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Fisher Middle School's ranking?
Ruth Fisher Middle School is ranked #1365 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ruth Fisher Middle School often compared to?
Ruth Fisher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tartesso Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
717 students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ruth Fisher Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Fisher Middle School offer ?
Ruth Fisher Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ruth Fisher Middle School part of?
Ruth Fisher Middle School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
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