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Safford Unified District


At a glance
182ndof 289 Arizona districts▲ 15
Better than 37% of Arizona districts
734 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546-2967
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Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 37% of districts
7
Schools
2,874
Students
Top rankedRuth Powell Elementary School449th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
Lafe Nelson School up 128 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Safford High School 19 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
2 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Safford Unified District in Arizona consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves students from the Safford area and surrounding communities.

Among the standout schools in the district, Ruth Powell Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, both Safford High School and Mt Graham High School have struggled, with proficiency rates below the state averages in subjects like Science, ELA, and Math.

The data also reveals some concerning trends across the district. While the elementary schools generally perform better than the high schools, there is notable variation in their test scores. Additionally, all schools in the district have seen their SchoolDigger ratings decline over the past few years, suggesting a need to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to the district's overall performance decline.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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