Baboquivari Middle School

Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 115 students in grades 7-8, Baboquivari Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Baboquivari Middle School's student population of 115 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Baboquivari Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baboquivari Middle School is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1903 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
35%
10-14%
40%
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
96%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baboquivari Middle School's ranking?
Baboquivari Middle School is ranked #1903 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Baboquivari Middle School?
115 students attend Baboquivari Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Baboquivari Middle School students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baboquivari Middle School?
Baboquivari Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Baboquivari Middle School offer ?
Baboquivari Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baboquivari Middle School part of?
Baboquivari Middle School is part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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