About This School
Ruth Fisher Elementary School is located in Tonopah, AZ and is one of 4 schools in Saddle Mountain Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 616 students in grades PK, K-12.
Ruth Fisher Elementary School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ruth Fisher Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Ruth Fisher Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ruth Fisher Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Ruth Fisher Elementary School did not make AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Arizona in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ruth Fisher Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2008, Ruth Fisher Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Arizona average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ruth Fisher Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Saddle Mountain Unified School District District Spending
$7,072Per Pupil
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District spends $7,072 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 44% on instruction, 51% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Saddle Mountain Unified School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| West-Mec - Virtual Learning Academy 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Tonopah Valley High School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Winters Well Elementary School 5.9 miles |  |
|
| Arlington Elementary School 10 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-12
- Saddle Mountain Unified School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2010 test scores
Contact
Ruth Fisher Elementary School38201 West Indian School Rd
Tonopah, AZ 85354
(623) 474-5100
Arizona Virtual Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Arizona students.
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Test Scores
About the TERRANOVA
What is it?
The TerraNova is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 2 through 9 are assessed in reading, language arts and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
About the AIMS
What is it?
Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in reading, writing and math.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: falls far below standard, approaches the standard, meets the standard or exceeds the standard. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Arizona, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) Results for all subjects tested.
more...
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 616
49%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Ruth Fisher Elementary School had 71% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Arizona had 47% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
55%
Hispanic
41%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Ruth Fisher Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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