Ruth Fisher Middle School

Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)

38201 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD
TONOPAH, AZ 85354

ruthfisher.smusd90.org

745 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Ruth Fisher Elementary School, located in Tonopah, Arizona, serves as a central educational institution within the Saddle Mountain Unified School District. Positioned on West Indian School Road, the school provides academic instruction for students in the rural, growing community of Tonopah. As part of a smaller district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where educators aim to support the developmental and academic needs of their students through a structured K-8 curriculum.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by emphasizing core academic standards and personal growth. By utilizing the resources provided by the Saddle Mountain Unified School District, Ruth Fisher Elementary works to integrate modern educational practices while maintaining a focus on community engagement. Parents and community members can access further details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.smusd90.org.

745

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Fisher Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	497
Black	38
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
497 (66.7%)
White
191 (25.6%)
Black
38 (5.1%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
American Indian
8 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)
Phone:	(623)474-5500
Website:	http://ruthfisher.smusd90.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 235

Grade 9 2