The 1,360 students who took the AASA/ACT test were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those achieving proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students reaching the third and fourth proficiency level passed the test.
Of those who failed, most achieved proficiency level one.
Safford Unified District roughly covers schools within Graham County and has a main office in Safford.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
WalletHub claimed Arizona’s school system ranked among the worst across U.S. for class size, performance, funding, safety, and instructors’ credentials.
Some data provided by the Arizona Department of Education may be incomplete due to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
| School Name | % Who Failed | Number of students tested |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Dunkerson Pathways Academy | > 90% | < 10 |
| Safford High School | 68% | < 10 |
| Safford Middle School | 67% | < 10 |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School | 61% | 64 |
| Dorothy Stinson School | 54% | < 10 |
Alerts Sign-up