Sanders Unified District

The Sanders Unified District in Arizona is home to three schools: Sanders Elementary School, Valley High School, and Sanders Middle School. These schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance of these schools. Across all three schools, test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with only a small fraction of students demonstrating proficiency. The high school, Valley High School, also struggles with a lower-than-average graduation rate and a relatively high dropout rate.

Despite the relatively high spending per student, the schools in the Sanders Unified District are consistently underperforming compared to state benchmarks. This suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and implement targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by these schools and their students, who come from a predominantly Native American and economically disadvantaged background.