Located on a historic campus near Downtown Tucson, Safford K-8 School is a public magnet school serving children in kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Tucson Unified School District.
The curriculum focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, and integrates multicultural education as well.
Outside of the classroom, students can also learn to play their favorite instruments in orchestra, band or mariachi, or compete in interscholastic sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field and elementary softball. They can enjoy hands-on learning on field trips to local attractions, like Canoa Ranch or Mission Garden, or find inspiration on virtual reality field trips to sites well beyond the limits of travel.
In addition to everyday extracurriculars, Safford also offers programs to help all students feel part of the community including Mexican American student services, a Tucson Korea Ambassador Program and a Wright Flight program, where aviation professionals and pilots inspire students through experiences related to aviation and aerospace.
To share in their children’s learning, parents and caregivers are welcome to attend Safford Cafecito as students showcase their artwork or other projects, give presentations or put on musical performances.
Safford K-8 School
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
200 E 13th St,
Tucson, AZ
Tucson Unified School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
3%
Reading Proficiency
9%
Niche Grade
C-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
3%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
10%
State Average
44%
Science
15%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
450:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
78.1%
White
6.6%
Native American
6.1%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/19/2022
The administration of Safford speaks of equity. There is none. Students who do the same infractions do not receive the same consequences and this is known by all the students. A student walked into a classroom and shouted that he was going to beat the hell out of students in the class. The students he threatened were terrified. He was still on campus the following school day. Other students get in arguments and are suspended for multiple days. The administration of Safford speaks of students being safe and cared for. They are not safe. Students are jumped regularly in the hallways and beaten up severely. Several have gone to the hospital this year. Students with IEPs in middle school grades do not receive their services at this school and those who seek to correct this issue are threatened in order to silence them. I do not recommend sending your children to this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/30/2025
it has been a great experience so far
4/30/2025
I strongly advise other families to consider different options. Special education is not a priority here—IEP minutes are frequently overlooked or not followed, and support is minimal. While there are a few teachers who truly care, most do not show the level of compassion or professionalism students...
4/29/2025
Safford K-8 is a school grounded in continuous improvement and shared commitment to student success. Teacher clarity and student engagement are at the heart of every classroom. Through intentional clarity routines, students understand what they're learning, why it matters, and how to achieve success...
4/29/2025
I have a Kinder and 2nd grader. This is our third year at the school and we love the principal. She has turned the school around from an F to a B in two years. The teachers are invested in the students success. Our kids feel safe and they have many friends. The school is downtown and in the center o...
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List Price Range
$299K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$517,890
Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
77%
Household Income
$84,012
% of College Grads
55.8%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,084 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.3%
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- Picnic Area
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- Trails
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