SAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Safford Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Safford Unified District (4218) school district, located in Safford, AZ with about 456 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Safford Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Safford Middle School, located in Safford, Arizona, serves as a central educational hub within the Safford Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition between elementary school and high school. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking, personal responsibility, and social growth among its middle-grade student population.

As part of the broader Safford community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure academic success and holistic development. The institution offers a variety of extracurricular activities and resources designed to engage students during these formative years. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, calendar, policies, or administrative contact details, the official district website serves as the primary resource for community members and parents.

For more information, contact Safford Middle School at (928) 348-7040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

698 W. 11th Street
Safford, AZ 85546
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SAFFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Safford, AZ with about 456 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
456
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 456 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.1%
White
47.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.