Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Sanders Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sanders Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sanders Middle School's student population of 166 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Sanders Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders Middle School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
87%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanders Middle School's ranking?
Sanders Middle School is ranked #1903 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sanders Middle School?
166 students attend Sanders Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sanders Middle School students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Sanders Middle School offer ?
Sanders Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanders Middle School part of?
Sanders Middle School is part of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District.
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