Sanders Middle School

Apache 7160
Sanders, AZ 86512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Sanders Middle School serves 152 students in grades 6-8.
Sanders Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sanders Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Sanders Middle School's student population of 152 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Sanders Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sanders Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
98%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
n/a
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanders Middle School's ranking?
Sanders Middle School is ranked #1812 out of 1,854 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 32% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sanders Middle School?
152 students attend Sanders Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sanders Middle School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sanders Middle School offer ?
Sanders Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sanders Middle School part of?
Sanders Middle School is part of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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