Serving 12 students in grades 6-8, Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)'s student population of 12 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
92%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
12 students attend Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) students are American Indian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) offer ?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) part of?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412).
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