Colonel Smith Middle School

Summary:

Colonel Smith Middle School is a public elementary school located in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, serving grades PK-8 with a student population of 247. The school is part of the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District.

Colonel Smith Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with 6th grade ELA proficiency at 73% compared to the state average of 43%. The school also maintains very low dropout rates, with 0% in most years. Additionally, Colonel Smith Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,197 to $14,902 over the past few years, and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby elementary schools.

Interestingly, Colonel Smith Middle School has a more racially diverse student population compared to the nearby Colonel Johnston Elementary School and General Myer Elementary School, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. However, the school's free and reduced lunch rates are lower than the nearby elementary schools, suggesting it may serve a more economically advantaged population. Overall, Colonel Smith Middle School stands out as a high-performing school within its local context, offering a diverse learning environment and access to more resources.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 67601 Cushing
       Fort Huachuca, AZ  85613


(520) 459-8892

District: Fort Huachuca Accommodation District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,902 Help


Feeder schools for Colonel Smith Middle School:

Elementary:    Colonel Johnston Elementary School
    General Myer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.8%
Hispanic:
29.6%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colonel Smith Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2014 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Colonel Smith Middle School ranks better than 85.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.18. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Colonel Smith Middle School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District. Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), Hispanic (29.6%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonel Smith Middle School is 12.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonel Smith Middle School is $14,902, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Fort Huachuca Accommodation District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Colonel Smith Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Colonel Smith Middle School 80th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Colonel Smith Middle School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Colonel Smith Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.15 274th 1062 74.2%
2010 66.50 369th 1090 66.1%
2011 71.80 305th 1075 71.6%
2012 47.61 621st 1141 45.6%
2013 64.59 399th 1158 65.5%
2014 55.71 484th 1079 55.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colonel Smith Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 79.74 114th 663 82.8%
2010 75.77 148th 692 78.6%
2011 74.30 158th 685 76.9%
2012 65.65 242nd 772 68.7%
2013 71.65 190th 787 75.9%
2014 69.56 196th 690 71.6%
2015 48.67 229th 521 56.0%
2016 63.26 202nd 677 70.2%
2017 61.38 219th 695 68.5%
2018 71.99 170th 711 76.1%
2019 71.03 159th 605 73.7%
2021 81.54 125th 832 85.0%
2022 67.91 167th 605 72.4%
2023 85.61 90th 854 89.5%
2024 81.18 80th 550 85.5%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.60 271st 650 58.3%
2022 56.78 78th 211 63.0%
2023 63.01 111th 384 71.1%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.06 37th 606 93.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.98 46th 178 74.2%
2021 50.52 254th 789 67.8%
2023 57.27 105th 363 71.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.53 89th 717 87.6%
2024 97.75 8th 320 97.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.58 161st 624 74.2%
2019 71.77 119th 466 74.5%
2021 77.08 151st 820 81.6%
2022 56.45 196th 494 60.3%
2023 87.30 70th 806 91.3%
2024 69.80 81st 386 79.0%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.38 4th 5 20.0%
2021 54.28 51st 143 64.3%
2022 31.17 61st 68 10.3%
2023 61.94 31st 110 71.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.68 171st 617 72.3%
2019 57.55 167th 435 61.6%
2021 82.17 102nd 818 87.5%
2022 65.06 133rd 476 72.1%
2023 76.58 137th 810 83.1%
2024 76.63 60th 370 83.8%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.88 257th 404 36.4%
2023 41.35 137th 247 44.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.93 27th 125 78.4%
2021 59.87 133rd 573 76.8%
2023 45.41 198th 400 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.09 109th 543 79.9%
2019 89.31 33rd 387 91.5%
2021 86.43 49th 802 93.9%
2022 89.96 28th 392 92.9%
2023 92.44 28th 760 96.3%
2024 87.35 30th 329 90.9%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.42 4th 108 96.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Colonel Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.84 155th 436 64.4%
2019 50.12 177th 337 47.5%
2021 75.60 133rd 780 82.9%
2022 53.17 203rd 446 54.5%
2023 74.48 112th 675 83.4%
2024 62.50 83rd 288 71.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Monday, December 16, 2019

Open Quote The teachers are ok, but I really liked the architecture and all of my friends there. The spaghetti is also very delicious. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Colonel Smith Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 96 40 54 2 n/a n/a -93 385
1989 260 112 27 59 3 n/a n/a -82 379
1990 269 127 20 44 3 n/a n/a -75 388
1991 254 130 34 52 4 n/a n/a -66 408
1992 237 101 19 41 5 n/a n/a 0 403
1993 200 127 28 53 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 214 148 22 46 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1995 188 121 18 52 3 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 188 121 18 52 3 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 193 120 16 55 6 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 181 104 18 53 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1999 182 100 14 43 3 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 164 92 0 42 11 n/a n/a 0 309
2001 151 109 12 30 4 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 184 82 17 45 5 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 184 82 17 45 5 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 196 93 21 57 5 n/a n/a 0 372
2005 178 93 18 51 5 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 180 96 17 52 6 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 168 82 20 49 4 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 179 81 21 63 4 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 179 73 18 69 4 n/a n/a 0 343
2010 172 58 13 71 5 n/a n/a 0 319
2011 172 58 8 52 2 2 1 0 295
2012 178 58 15 63 2 0 1 0 317
2013 180 53 13 61 4 2 3 0 316
2014 159 58 13 70 5 3 1 0 309
2015 161 61 14 65 5 3 2 0 311
2016 168 66 15 67 6 3 3 0 328
2017 150 53 11 67 6 3 10 0 300
2018 145 49 10 64 2 6 9 0 285
2019 146 52 10 71 1 7 11 0 298
2020 140 48 10 62 3 7 16 0 286
2021 137 45 8 61 1 6 24 0 282
2022 130 38 6 60 1 5 15 0 255
2023 130 25 3 62 0 4 23 0 247
2024 117 27 1 71 0 1 23 0 240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colonel Smith Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 24.0 16.0 n/a
1989 379 26.5 14.3 n/a
1990 388 25.5 15.2 n/a
1991 408 25.5 16.0 n/a
1992 403 24.5 16.4 n/a
1993 408 24.9 16.4 n/a
1994 430 22.5 19.1 n/a
1995 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1996 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1997 390 20.0 19.5 n/a
1998 357 21.3 16.8 n/a
1999 342 20.8 16.4 n/a
2000 309 20.8 14.9 n/a
2001 306 23.0 13.3 n/a
2002 333 23.0 14.5 n/a
2003 333 23.0 14.5 n/a
2004 372 24.1 15.4 n/a
2005 345 25.1 13.7 32.8
2006 351 24.1 14.6 16.5
2007 323 23.1 14.0 28.8
2008 348 20.5 17.0 23.6
2009 343 19.5 17.6 28.6
2010 319 21.0 15.1 26.6
2011 295 22.0 13.4 19.7
2012 317 23.0 13.7 23.7
2013 316 22.0 14.3 23.1
2014 309 22.0 14.0 23.6
2015 311 21.0 14.8 24.4
2016 328 22.0 14.9 27.1
2017 300 22.6 13.2 27
2018 285 22.6 12.5 22.8
2019 298 24.6 12.0 35.6
2020 286 23.1 12.3 24.5
2021 282 20.8 13.5 17.7
2022 255 21.8 11.6 2.4
2023 247 19.1 12.8 22.7
2024 240 19.1 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colonel Smith Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 24.0 16.0 n/a
1989 379 26.5 14.3 n/a
1990 388 25.5 15.2 n/a
1991 408 25.5 16.0 n/a
1992 403 24.5 16.4 n/a
1993 408 24.9 16.4 n/a
1994 430 22.5 19.1 n/a
1995 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1996 382 23.0 16.6 n/a
1997 390 20.0 19.5 n/a
1998 357 21.3 16.8 n/a
1999 342 20.8 16.4 n/a
2000 309 20.8 14.9 n/a
2001 306 23.0 13.3 n/a
2002 333 23.0 14.5 n/a
2003 333 23.0 14.5 n/a
2004 372 24.1 15.4 n/a
2005 345 25.1 13.7 32.8
2006 351 24.1 14.6 16.5
2007 323 23.1 14.0 28.8
2008 348 20.5 17.0 23.6
2009 343 19.5 17.6 28.6
2010 319 21.0 15.1 26.6
2011 295 22.0 13.4 19.7
2012 317 23.0 13.7 23.7
2013 316 22.0 14.3 23.1
2014 309 22.0 14.0 23.6
2015 311 21.0 14.8 24.4
2016 328 22.0 14.9 27.1
2017 300 22.6 13.2 27
2018 285 22.6 12.5 22.8
2019 298 24.6 12.0 35.6
2020 286 23.1 12.3 24.5
2021 282 20.8 13.5 17.7
2022 255 21.8 11.6 2.4
2023 247 19.1 12.8 22.7
2024 240 19.1 12.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonel Smith Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,602 (40.9%) $2,082 (15.2%) $13,286 (97.1%) $4,480 (32.7%) $1,525 (11.1%) $6,005 (43.9%) $13,689
2020 $6,501 (48.8%) $1,368 (10.3%) $14,370 (107.9%) $3,880 (29.1%) $1,566 (11.8%) $5,446 (40.9%) $13,314
2021 $6,447 (48.9%) $1,487 (11.3%) $14,381 (109.0%) $3,742 (28.4%) $1,520 (11.5%) $5,262 (39.9%) $13,197
2022 $7,527 (50.5%) $688 (4.6%) $15,741 (105.6%) $5,058 (33.9%) $1,629 (10.9%) $6,687 (44.9%) $14,902

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonel Smith Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 90th of 854 Middle schools
 15.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298247
 17.1%
African American5225
 51.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian103
 70%
Hispanic7162
 12.7%
Pacific Islander74
 42.9%
White146130
 11%
Two or More Races1123
 109.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%22.7%
 12.9%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Colonel Smith Middle School.

Students at Colonel Smith Middle School are 49% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% African American, 10% Two or more races.


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