Colonel Smith Middle School in Fort Huachuca, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Colonel Smith Middle School is an urban public school in Fort Huachuca, Arizona that is part of Fort Huachuca Accommodation Schools. It serves 240 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1. Its teachers have had 15 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

240 Students

23 Teachers

5651 E Smith Ave

Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 View local requests

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Colonel Smith Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Darus

Mrs. Graeme

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Colonel Smith Middle School Demographics

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Colonel Smith Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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