Ruth Powell Elementary School vs Safford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 842 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Powell Elementary School
Safford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
575 students
Safford Middle School
Safford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
375 students
| Measure | Ruth Powell Elementary School Safford, Arizona | Safford Middle School Safford, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,136 | #102 of 203 |
| National rank | #25715 of 50,301 | #12380 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 575 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 35% |
| city | Safford | Safford |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Powell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 27.6).
- •Ruth Powell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Ruth Powell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Ruth Powell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.8).
- •Ruth Powell Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 375.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruth Powell Elementary School better than Safford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Powell Elementary School ranks higher (49.2 vs 27.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ruth Powell Elementary School and Safford Middle School?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Safford and Safford in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Powell Elementary School: 575. Safford Middle School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Powell Elementary School and Safford Middle School rank in Arizona?
Ruth Powell Elementary School is 447th of 1,136 and Safford Middle School is 102nd of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).