Serving 392 students in grades 3-5, Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sahuarita Intermediate School's student population of 392 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sahuarita Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sahuarita Intermediate School is 0.58, 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
#632 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sahuarita Intermediate School's ranking?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is ranked #632 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sahuarita Intermediate School often compared to?
Sahuarita Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anza Trail, Continental Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School?
392 students attend Sahuarita Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sahuarita Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sahuarita Intermediate School?
Sahuarita Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sahuarita Intermediate School offer ?
Sahuarita Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sahuarita Intermediate School part of?
Sahuarita Intermediate School is part of Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District.
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