Rim Country Middle School

Payson Unified District (4209)
304 S MEADOW ST
PAYSON, AZ 85541
493 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Rim Country Middle School, located at 304 South Meadow in Payson, Arizona, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the middle grades within the Payson Unified School District. Situated in the heart of Arizona's "Rim Country," the school is designed to support the transitional academic and social needs of early adolescents. The campus emphasizes a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Rim Country Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs, aimed at promoting well-rounded student development. The school plays an integral role in the Payson community, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive and collaborative educational experience in the unique landscape of Gila County.
493
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    305 (61.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    138 (28.0 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.9 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Payson Unified District (4209)
Phone: (928)472-3062
Website: http://rcms.pusd10.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 142
Grade 7 172
Grade 8 179
Gender Ratio