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Sanders Middle School

Summary:

Sanders Middle School is a small public middle school in Sanders, Arizona, serving 166 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly Native American student body, making up over 92% of the population. However, the school consistently performs significantly below the state average on standardized tests across all subjects and grade levels, with only 7% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in science compared to the state average of 27%.

The school has also experienced high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 3.4% in 2018-2019 to 15.3% in 2020-2021, which are much higher than the state average. Additionally, over 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student has fluctuated significantly, from $8,151 in 2019-2020 to $21,932 in 2021-2022, but it is unclear how these funds are being allocated to support student learning and address the school's challenges.

Unfortunately, the data provided does not include information about any nearby schools that could be used for meaningful comparisons, making it difficult to assess how Sanders Middle School is performing relative to its local peers. The school is part of the Sanders Unified District, which is ranked 468 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, further highlighting the need for significant improvements in the educational outcomes for students at Sanders Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 Apache 7160
       Sanders, AZ  86512

(855) 678-7873

District: Sanders Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,932 Help


Students who attend Sanders Middle School usually attend:

High:    Valley High School

Feeder schools for Sanders Middle School:

Elementary:    Sanders Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
86.7%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Compare Details Sanders Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.4. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (86.7%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanders Middle School is $21,932.
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Sanders Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Sanders Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 10.45 629th 663 5.1%
2010 13.64 641st 692 7.4%
2011 13.68 621st 685 9.3%
2012 18.61 692nd 772 10.4%
2013 7.95 755th 787 4.1%
2014 4.13 679th 690 1.6%
2016 5.24 675th 677 0.3%
2017 7.30 691st 695 0.6%
2018 6.75 698th 711 1.8%
2021 12.43 806th 832 3.1%
2022 6.02 604th 605 0.2%
2023 12.40 812th 854 4.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.89 220th 650 66.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.48 658th 717 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.63 624th 624 0.0%
2021 12.91 784th 820 4.4%
2023 16.21 722nd 806 10.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.37 600th 617 2.8%
2021 15.44 772nd 818 5.6%
2023 9.76 800th 810 1.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.23 781st 802 2.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sanders Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.47 61st 62 1.6%
2021 32.59 265th 390 32.1%
2023 12.28 147th 159 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sanders Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 7 0 1 2 308 n/a n/a -48 270
1989 17 2 0 2 300 n/a n/a -110 211
1990 8 n/a n/a 1 281 n/a n/a -35 255
1991 20 0 0 1 331 n/a n/a -112 240
1992 5 0 0 3 217 n/a n/a 0 225
1993 7 1 0 2 271 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 7 1 0 2 275 n/a n/a 0 285
1995 9 0 1 0 317 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 9 0 1 0 317 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 4 1 1 4 314 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 6 0 1 3 334 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 7 0 1 6 317 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 5 0 1 3 290 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 1 0 1 2 292 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 5 3 0 2 343 n/a n/a 0 353
2003 5 3 0 2 343 n/a n/a 0 353
2004 5 0 0 1 286 n/a n/a 0 292
2005 4 0 1 1 295 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 5 0 0 2 344 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 3 0 0 1 312 n/a n/a 0 316
2008 3 0 0 1 298 n/a n/a 0 302
2009 3 1 0 0 261 n/a n/a 0 265
2010 4 0 0 1 254 n/a n/a 0 259
2011 0 1 0 3 246 0 1 0 251
2012 1 0 0 3 237 0 1 0 242
2013 1 0 0 2 211 0 0 0 214
2014 1 0 0 1 209 0 0 0 211
2015 3 0 0 0 190 0 1 0 194
2016 3 0 0 1 216 0 3 0 223
2017 0 0 0 4 193 0 1 0 198
2018 3 0 0 5 180 0 3 0 191
2019 2 0 0 5 175 0 2 0 184
2020 2 0 0 5 171 0 2 0 180
2021 2 0 0 4 164 0 1 0 171
2022 0 0 0 2 148 0 2 0 152
2023 1 1 2 5 154 0 3 0 166
2024 2 1 2 10 144 0 7 0 166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanders Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 21.0 12.8 n/a
1989 211 19.0 11.1 n/a
1990 255 22.0 11.5 n/a
1991 240 23.0 10.4 n/a
1992 225 21.0 10.7 n/a
1993 281 19.0 14.8 n/a
1994 285 22.0 13.0 n/a
1995 327 24.0 13.6 n/a
1996 327 24.0 13.6 n/a
1997 324 23.0 14.1 n/a
1998 344 21.0 16.4 n/a
1999 331 20.5 16.1 n/a
2000 299 21.8 13.7 n/a
2001 296 20.5 14.4 n/a
2002 353 21.0 16.8 n/a
2003 353 21.0 16.8 n/a
2004 292 25.0 11.7 93.2
2005 301 20.0 15.1 92.4
2006 351 19.0 18.5 n/a
2007 316 21.0 15.0 n/a
2008 302 23.0 13.1 n/a
2009 265 21.0 12.6 80.8
2010 259 18.0 14.3 83.8
2011 251 20.0 12.5 64.5
2012 242 19.0 12.7 86.8
2013 214 14.5 14.7 91.1
2014 211 13.0 16.2 98.6
2015 194 14.0 13.8 0
2016 223 13.0 17.1 44.8
2017 198 13.0 15.2 n/a
2018 191 12.5 15.2 92.7
2019 184 12.0 15.3 92.9
2020 180 12.5 14.4 87.2
2021 171 13.0 13.1 87.1
2022 152 n/a n/a 87.5
2023 166 10.5 15.8 87.3
2024 166 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanders Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 21.0 12.8 n/a
1989 211 19.0 11.1 n/a
1990 255 22.0 11.5 n/a
1991 240 23.0 10.4 n/a
1992 225 21.0 10.7 n/a
1993 281 19.0 14.8 n/a
1994 285 22.0 13.0 n/a
1995 327 24.0 13.6 n/a
1996 327 24.0 13.6 n/a
1997 324 23.0 14.1 n/a
1998 344 21.0 16.4 n/a
1999 331 20.5 16.1 n/a
2000 299 21.8 13.7 n/a
2001 296 20.5 14.4 n/a
2002 353 21.0 16.8 n/a
2003 353 21.0 16.8 n/a
2004 292 25.0 11.7 93.2
2005 301 20.0 15.1 92.4
2006 351 19.0 18.5 n/a
2007 316 21.0 15.0 n/a
2008 302 23.0 13.1 n/a
2009 265 21.0 12.6 80.8
2010 259 18.0 14.3 83.8
2011 251 20.0 12.5 64.5
2012 242 19.0 12.7 86.8
2013 214 14.5 14.7 91.1
2014 211 13.0 16.2 98.6
2015 194 14.0 13.8 0
2016 223 13.0 17.1 44.8
2017 198 13.0 15.2 n/a
2018 191 12.5 15.2 92.7
2019 184 12.0 15.3 92.9
2020 180 12.5 14.4 87.2
2021 171 13.0 13.1 87.1
2022 152 n/a n/a 87.5
2023 166 10.5 15.8 87.3
2024 166 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanders Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,045 (19.2%) $3,165 (19.9%) $9,256 (58.2%) $7,927 (49.9%) $1,756 (11.0%) $9,682 (60.9%) $15,893
2020 $1,961 (24.1%) $207 (2.5%) $4,129 (50.7%) $5,823 (71.4%) $160 (2.0%) $5,983 (73.4%) $8,151
2021 $2,648 (24.7%) $1,588 (14.8%) $6,883 (64.3%) $6,023 (56.2%) $451 (4.2%) $6,474 (60.4%) $10,710
2022 $5,901 (26.9%) $4,242 (19.3%) $16,043 (73.1%) $9,182 (41.9%) $2,608 (11.9%) $11,790 (53.8%) $21,932

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanders Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students184166
 9.8%
African American01
American Indian175154
 12%
Asian02
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%87.3%
 5.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanders Middle School

Students who attend Sanders Middle School usually go on to attend Valley High School

Students at Sanders Middle School are 87% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Sanders Middle School.


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