Sinagua High School was the third public district high school in Flagstaff, Arizona. A part of the Flagstaff Unified School District, it opened in 1989 and was closed in 2010. Three other schools were also closed at the same time. The school's colors were royal blue and gray. The mascot was the Mustangs.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 6-8, Sinagua 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 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sinagua Middle School serves the eastern part of Flagstaff, AZ, covering an expansive attendance zone of approximately 1,687.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge located nearly 58 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sinagua Middle School's student population of 1,013 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sinagua Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sinagua Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1486 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
24%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Royal blue
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinagua Middle School's ranking?
Sinagua Middle School is ranked #1486 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sinagua Middle School often compared to?
Sinagua Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Elden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sinagua Middle School?
1,013 students attend Sinagua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sinagua Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sinagua Middle School?
Sinagua Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sinagua Middle School offer ?
Sinagua Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sinagua Middle School part of?
Sinagua Middle School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
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