Thatcher Middle School

1300 North 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552

tms.thatcherud.org

290 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Thatcher Middle School, located in Thatcher, Arizona, serves as a key academic institution within the Thatcher Unified School District. Positioned at 1300 North 4th Avenue, the school focuses on providing a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school, emphasizing core academic mastery, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Thatcher, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning. By maintaining a close relationship with families and local stakeholders, Thatcher Middle School aims to foster a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. For more information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative updates, interested parties can visit their official district website at http://www.thatcherud.k12.az.us.

290

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thatcher Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	68
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	5

White
209 (72.1 %)
Hispanic
68 (23.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Thatcher Unified District (4219)
Phone:	(928)348-7260
Website:	http://tms.thatcherud.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 160

Grade 8 130