Sanders Middle School

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.