Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

Summary:

Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is a small public middle school in Sells, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 10 students, the majority of whom (80%) identify as Native American. This school stands out from nearby schools like Baboquivari Middle School and Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School, which have similarly high percentages of Native American students but much larger enrollments.

One of the most concerning aspects of Alternative Middle School is its high dropout rates, which have ranged from 0% to 21.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the 3.3% dropout rate at Baboquivari Middle School. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is substantially lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 7th-grade proficiency rates were just 17% in both subjects, compared to the district's 7% and 4%, respectively, and the state's 42% and 30%.

Despite the school's challenges, it is worth noting that it has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $19,939 to $71,424 over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the $16,144 spent per student at Baboquivari Middle School. This raises questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the effectiveness of the school's educational programs in supporting its predominantly Native American student population, who face unique educational needs and challenges in this region served by the Baboquivari Unified School District #40.

Detail:

Public 6-8

111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634

(520) 719-1260

District: Baboquivari Unified School District #40

Per Pupil Expenditures: $43,738

Student/teacher ratio: 3.4

Number of students: 12

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

91.7%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.62. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) has the smallest middle school student body size in the Baboquivari Unified School District #40. Racial makeup is: American Indian (91.7%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is 3.4, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Baboquivari Unified School District #40! (See more...)

Compare Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) employs 3.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is $43,738, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Baboquivari Unified School District #40!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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Rank History for Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

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Rank History for all students at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2013	2.69	771^st	787	2.0%
2023	15.62	765^th	854	10.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.10	603^rd	717	15.9%

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Rank History for Native American students at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.35	121^st	159	23.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

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Year	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	0	0	0	0
2012	0	0	9	0	9
2013	1	0	11	0	12
2014	0	0	9	0	9
2015	0	1	7	0	8
2016	0	0	10	0	10
2017	0	1	8	0	9
2018	0	0	11	0	11
2019	0	1	14	1	16
2020	0	0	10	0	10
2021	0	0	4	0	4
2022	0	0	6	0	6
2023	0	2	8	0	10
2024	0	1	11	0	12

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	1.0	n/a	n/a
2012	9	2.0	4.5	0
2013	12	2.0	6.0	75
2014	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2015	8	1.0	8.0	n/a
2016	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
2017	9	0.8	11.2	n/a
2018	11	0.9	12.2	45.5
2019	16	0.7	22.8	50
2020	10	0.2	35.7	90
2021	4	0.3	13.3	n/a
2022	6	3.4	1.7	n/a
2023	10	n/a	n/a	90
2024	12	3.5	3.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	0	1.0	n/a	n/a
2012	9	2.0	4.5	0
2013	12	2.0	6.0	75
2014	9	2.0	4.5	66.7
2015	8	1.0	8.0	n/a
2016	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
2017	9	0.8	11.2	n/a
2018	11	0.9	12.2	45.5
2019	16	0.7	22.8	50
2020	10	0.2	35.7	90
2021	4	0.3	13.3	n/a
2022	6	3.4	1.7	n/a
2023	10	n/a	n/a	90
2024	12	3.5	3.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$10,616 (53.2%)	$1,183 (5.9%)	$22,415 (112.4%)	$6,945 (34.8%)	$1,194 (6.0%)	$8,140 (40.8%)	$19,939
2020	$17,142 (57.6%)	$1,886 (6.3%)	$36,169 (121.5%)	$8,502 (28.6%)	$2,245 (7.5%)	$10,748 (36.1%)	$29,775
2021	$38,504 (53.9%)	$8,912 (12.5%)	$85,920 (120.3%)	$19,591 (27.4%)	$4,417 (6.2%)	$24,008 (33.6%)	$71,424
2022	$23,206 (53.1%)	$6,518 (14.9%)	$52,931 (121.0%)	$9,599 (21.9%)	$4,414 (10.1%)	$14,013 (32.0%)	$43,738

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	16	10	37.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	14	8	42.9%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	90%	40%

Schools Near Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)	Public	6-8	111 Main Street	Sells	85634	Pima County	Baboquivari Unified School District #40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 719-1260	12	4	3.4		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$43,738	$23,206	$6,518	$52,931	$9,599	$4,414	$14,013
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-6	Highway 86 Mile Post 115.5	Sells	85634	Pima County	Baboquivari Unified School District #40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 719-1240	258	14	19.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.6%)	1 (0.4%)	222 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$14,994	$3,708	$582	$7,999	$6,274	$4,429	$10,704
Baboquivari Middle School	Public	7-8	Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.	Topawa	85634	Pima County	Baboquivari Unified School District #40	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 719-1250	115	11	10.9		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)	$16,144	$3,312	$1,918	$8,542	$7,478	$3,437	$10,915

Frequently Asked Questions about Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)

What is the racial makeup of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?

Students at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) are 92% American Indian, 8% Hispanic.

What district is Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) in?

Baboquivari Unified School District #40

How many students attend Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 12 students attended Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School).

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