For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 650 students in Sanders Unified District (4156) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Sanders Unified District (4156) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
650 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 626 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.65
# American Indian Students
597 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
92%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
47%
# Black Students
1 Student
63,778 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
3 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
44
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,880 is higher than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,717 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,880
$11,275
Spending / Student
$19,717
$11,178
Best Sanders Unified District (4156) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lich Deezh Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
I-40 Hwy 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 And Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: PK-7
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
I 40 And Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Sanders Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Apache 7160
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District manages 4 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District is ranked #559 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
92% of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is Sanders Unified District (4156) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,717 is higher than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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