C+
Average
66/100

Ruth Fisher Middle School

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 38201 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, Tonopah, AZ 85354
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 27% · Math 38% proficient · 41st percentile in Arizona
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
734
Students
enrolled
20.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%41/100reading 33rd percentile, math 50th percentile among Arizona high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−16 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%42%reading -29 pts, math -21 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%32%reading -14 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 38201 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD
City Tonopah
ZIP Code 85354
District 0407170
NCES School ID 040717000620
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85354

Understanding the community around Ruth Fisher Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,454
Per Capita Income $27,910
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%
High School or Higher 77.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $242,600
Median Rent $1,250
Owner-Occupied 87.8%
Renter-Occupied 12.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ruth Fisher Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 65.8%
White 25.5%
Black 5.3%
Two or More Races 1.8%
American Indian 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 734
Teachers (FTE) 35.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ruth Fisher Middle School?
Ruth Fisher Middle School has 734 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1.
What grades does Ruth Fisher Middle School serve?
Ruth Fisher Middle School serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ruth Fisher Middle School receive per student?
Ruth Fisher Middle School receives $17,383 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ruth Fisher Middle School in 85354 ▼
Avg Home Value
$418,427
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,467
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
12.2%

Other Schools in 85354

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026