Serving 6 students in grades 6-8, Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Alternative Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Sells, AZ, covering approximately 3,767.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the zone edges averaging 34.3 miles, reaching up to 58.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)'s student population of 6 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Motto
Success; No Less!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
6 students attend Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) offer ?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) part of?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412).
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