Sage & Sand Academy

Summary:

Sage & Sand Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school located in Page, Arizona, serving grades K-12 and part of the Page Unified School District #8. With only 27 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year, the school faces several challenges, including low graduation rates, poor academic performance, and limited funding.

Sage & Sand Academy has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to the state average, with 88.89% of its students identifying as Native American in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics all below 25%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low four-year graduation rate of 55.6% and a high dropout rate of 27.6%, both of which are significantly worse than the state averages.

Despite the challenges faced by Sage & Sand Academy, the school has seen some positive changes, such as a significant decrease in its student-teacher ratio from 210 in the 2021-2022 school year to 13.3 in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's low spending per student, at $2,774 compared to the state average of $8,239, may be a contributing factor to its poor academic performance and the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 500 S Navajo Dr
       Page, AZ  86040


(928) 608-4153

District: Page Unified School District #8

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,774 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  23

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
82.6%
Two or more races:
8.7%
White:
4.3%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sage & Sand Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sage & Sand Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sage & Sand Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (82.6%), two or more races (8.7%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sage & Sand Academy is 22.7. (See more...)
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Compare Sage & Sand Academy employs 1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sage & Sand Academy is $2,774.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sage & Sand Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Page Unified School District #8:

SchoolDigger ranks Page Unified School District #8 287th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sage & Sand Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.67 386th 605 36.2%
2023 30.30 551st 854 35.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.30 441st 806 45.3%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.73 76th 159 52.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sage & Sand Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.32 439th 509 13.8%
2022 11.17 421st 464 9.3%
2023 45.14 218th 469 53.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.56 407th 492 17.3%
2023 43.48 197th 406 51.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Sage & Sand Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 65.89 37th 128 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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.

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Enrollment information for Sage & Sand Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 10
2022 6 1 0 9 89 0 0 0 105
2023 2 0 0 0 24 1 0 0 27
2024 1 1 0 0 19 0 2 0 23

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sage & Sand Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 10 0.5 20.0 n/a
2022 105 0.5 210.0 n/a
2023 27 2.0 13.3 n/a
2024 23 1.0 22.7 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 Sage & Sand Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 10 0.5 20.0 n/a
2022 105 0.5 210.0 n/a
2023 27 2.0 13.3 n/a
2024 23 1.0 22.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sage & Sand Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $1,884 (67.9%) $174 (6.3%) $3,942 (142.1%) $704 (25.4%) $11 (0.4%) $716 (25.8%) $2,774

Data source: Arizona Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Sage & Sand Academy.

Students at Sage & Sand Academy are 83% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 4% White, 4% African American.


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