Summary:
The middle schools located in the 85634 zip code serve a predominantly Native American student population, with three schools in the area: Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School, Baboquivari Middle School, and Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School). These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, well below the state averages.
The schools serve a socioeconomically disadvantaged community, with high free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 74% to 90%. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the schools struggle to provide quality education, with Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School and Baboquivari Middle School ranking in the bottom 3% and 10% of Arizona middle schools, respectively. The high dropout rates, especially at Alternative Middle School at 21.4%, are also a significant concern.
These findings highlight the persistent educational inequities faced by the predominantly Native American student population in this region, served by the Baboquivari Unified School District #40. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach involving community engagement, targeted resource allocation, and evidence-based interventions to ensure these students receive the quality education they deserve.
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