Santa Maria Middle School

7250 W LOWER BUCKEYE RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85043

smms.fesd.org/

591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Santa Maria Middle School, located at 7250 W. Lower Buckeye Road in Phoenix, is a dedicated educational institution within the Fowler Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. The campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally during these formative adolescent years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication with families regarding academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Santa Maria Middle School strives to equip its learners with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and social responsibility needed to succeed as they transition into their future academic endeavors.

591

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Maria Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	449
Black	87
Asian	8
Two or More	13
American Indian	9

Hispanic
449 (76.0%)
Black
87 (14.7%)
White
25 (4.2%)
Two or More
13 (2.2%)
American Indian
9 (1.5%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fowler Elementary District (4273)
Phone:	(623)707-1100
Website:	http://smms.fesd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 193

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 212