Sacaton Middle School

Summary:

Sacaton Middle School is a public middle school in Sacaton, Arizona, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Sacaton Elementary District, which is ranked 540 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sacaton Middle School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (87.43%) compared to nearby schools, which have much more diverse student populations. Academically, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Arizona, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in subjects like Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics. For example, in 2022-2023, only 5% of 5th graders and 3% of 8th graders were proficient in Science, compared to the state average of 34% and 27%, respectively. Additionally, Sacaton Middle School has alarmingly high dropout rates, ranging from 9.8% to 23.1% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the nearby schools like Bogle Junior High, Sossaman Middle School, and Newell Barney Junior High.

Despite the high spending per student at Sacaton Middle School, ranging from $9,631 to $18,587 over the past few years, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Arizona, with no significant improvement in its academic performance or other key metrics. The high percentage of Native American students and the high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, with over 86% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance and high dropout rates. Addressing these underlying issues could be crucial for improving the school's outcomes and providing a better educational experience for the students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

92 Skill Center Rd
Sacaton, AZ 85147

(520) 562-8600

District: Sacaton Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,631

Students who attend Sacaton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Casa Grande Union High School

Feeder schools for Sacaton Middle School:

Elementary:

Sacaton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 228

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

84.2%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sacaton 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 6.35. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (84.2%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sacaton Middle School is 19. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sacaton Middle School is $9,631.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Sacaton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sacaton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	7.73	638^th	663	3.8%
2010	0.88	689^th	692	0.4%
2011	1.09	681^st	685	0.6%
2012	11.13	730^th	772	5.4%
2013	11.00	741^st	787	5.8%
2014	11.58	644^th	690	6.7%
2016	8.88	660^th	677	2.5%
2017	12.17	658^th	695	5.3%
2018	5.82	704^th	711	1.0%
2023	6.35	853^rd	854	0.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sacaton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.55	716^th	717	0.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sacaton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.08	623^rd	624	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sacaton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	7.26	614^th	617	0.5%
2023	7.94	807^th	810	0.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Sacaton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.36	58^th	62	6.5%
2023	7.61	158^th	159	0.6%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sacaton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	1	222	n/a	n/a	69	292
1989	0	0	0	4	326	n/a	n/a	-39	291
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	335	n/a	n/a	-28	307
1991	0	0	0	0	341	n/a	n/a	-57	284
1992	0	0	0	0	297	n/a	n/a	0	297
1993	0	0	0	1	326	n/a	n/a	0	327
1994	0	0	0	0	337	n/a	n/a	0	337
1995	1	0	0	5	386	n/a	n/a	0	392
1996	1	0	0	5	386	n/a	n/a	0	392
1997	1	0	0	1	358	n/a	n/a	0	360
1998	2	0	0	3	340	n/a	n/a	0	345
1999	2	0	0	1	287	n/a	n/a	0	290
2000	2	0	0	1	296	n/a	n/a	0	299
2001	1	0	0	3	275	n/a	n/a	0	279
2002	1	2	0	4	167	n/a	n/a	0	174
2003	1	2	0	4	167	n/a	n/a	0	174
2004	0	0	0	2	144	n/a	n/a	0	146
2005	0	0	1	2	169	n/a	n/a	0	172
2006	1	0	2	1	175	n/a	n/a	0	179
2007	1	0	1	1	162	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	0	0	2	2	142	n/a	n/a	0	146
2009	0	0	1	5	217	n/a	n/a	0	223
2010	0	0	2	4	220	n/a	n/a	0	226
2011	0	1	1	6	180	1	1	0	190
2012	1	0	0	5	151	0	0	0	157
2013	3	0	0	5	156	0	2	0	166
2014	0	0	0	4	172	0	3	0	179
2015	0	0	0	9	209	0	2	0	220
2016	1	0	0	6	210	0	4	0	221
2017	0	0	0	9	231	1	3	0	244
2018	0	0	0	15	225	0	0	0	240
2019	3	0	0	11	225	0	1	0	240
2020	2	0	0	20	200	0	2	0	224
2021	0	0	0	19	202	0	2	0	223
2022	0	0	0	23	179	0	1	0	203
2023	0	0	0	24	167	0	0	0	191
2024	0	1	0	30	192	0	5	0	228

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sacaton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	17.8	16.4	n/a
1989	291	16.8	17.3	n/a
1990	307	18.5	16.5	n/a
1991	284	19.5	14.5	n/a
1992	297	21.5	13.8	n/a
1993	327	20.4	16.0	n/a
1994	337	22.3	15.1	n/a
1995	392	29.9	13.1	n/a
1996	392	29.9	13.1	n/a
1997	360	24.1	14.9	n/a
1998	345	23.0	15.0	n/a
1999	290	24.5	11.8	n/a
2000	299	21.0	14.2	n/a
2001	279	18.0	15.5	n/a
2002	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
2003	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
2004	146	13.0	11.2	81.5
2005	172	13.0	13.2	73.3
2006	179	13.0	13.8	77.7
2007	165	16.0	10.3	77.6
2008	146	10.0	14.6	n/a
2009	223	12.0	18.6	54.7
2010	226	14.0	16.1	76.5
2011	190	14.0	13.5	41.6
2012	157	15.0	10.4	n/a
2013	166	11.0	15.0	n/a
2014	179	14.0	12.7	n/a
2015	220	14.0	15.7	0
2016	221	17.0	13.0	n/a
2017	244	18.0	13.5	n/a
2018	240	18.0	13.3	86.7
2019	240	20.0	12.0	86.7
2020	224	19.8	11.3	92.4
2021	223	13.4	16.6	n/a
2022	203	n/a	n/a	92.6
2023	191	12.0	15.9	86.4
2024	228	12.0	19.0	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 Sacaton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	17.8	16.4	n/a
1989	291	16.8	17.3	n/a
1990	307	18.5	16.5	n/a
1991	284	19.5	14.5	n/a
1992	297	21.5	13.8	n/a
1993	327	20.4	16.0	n/a
1994	337	22.3	15.1	n/a
1995	392	29.9	13.1	n/a
1996	392	29.9	13.1	n/a
1997	360	24.1	14.9	n/a
1998	345	23.0	15.0	n/a
1999	290	24.5	11.8	n/a
2000	299	21.0	14.2	n/a
2001	279	18.0	15.5	n/a
2002	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
2003	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
2004	146	13.0	11.2	81.5
2005	172	13.0	13.2	73.3
2006	179	13.0	13.8	77.7
2007	165	16.0	10.3	77.6
2008	146	10.0	14.6	n/a
2009	223	12.0	18.6	54.7
2010	226	14.0	16.1	76.5
2011	190	14.0	13.5	41.6
2012	157	15.0	10.4	n/a
2013	166	11.0	15.0	n/a
2014	179	14.0	12.7	n/a
2015	220	14.0	15.7	0
2016	221	17.0	13.0	n/a
2017	244	18.0	13.5	n/a
2018	240	18.0	13.3	86.7
2019	240	20.0	12.0	86.7
2020	224	19.8	11.3	92.4
2021	223	13.4	16.6	n/a
2022	203	n/a	n/a	92.6
2023	191	12.0	15.9	86.4
2024	228	12.0	19.0	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 Sacaton 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	$7,394 (39.8%)	$1,870 (10.1%)	$16,658 (89.6%)	$7,350 (39.5%)	$1,972 (10.6%)	$9,323 (50.2%)	$18,587
2020	$3,931 (33.3%)	$1,879 (15.9%)	$9,742 (82.6%)	$5,938 (50.3%)	$51 (0.4%)	$5,989 (50.8%)	$11,799
2021	$3,139 (29.5%)	$2,283 (21.5%)	$8,561 (80.5%)	$4,818 (45.3%)	$396 (3.7%)	$5,214 (49.0%)	$10,636
2022	$2,035 (21.1%)	$1,461 (15.2%)	$5,530 (57.4%)	$6,067 (63.0%)	$68 (0.7%)	$6,136 (63.7%)	$9,631

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	240	191	20.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	225	167	25.8%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	24	118.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.7%	86.4%	0.3%

Schools Near Sacaton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (2024)			AzSCI Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	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
Sacaton Middle School	Public	5-8	92 Skill Center Rd	Sacaton	85147	Pinal County	Sacaton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 562-8600	228	12	19.0		0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	192 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)								$9,631	$2,035	$1,461	$5,530	$6,067	$69	$6,136
Villago Middle School	Public	6-8	574 E. Lakeside Parkway	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 423-0176	754	37	20.6		184 (24.4%)	47 (6.2%)	451 (59.8%)	4 (0.5%)	33 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	33 (4.4%)	14.6	481^st of 550 public middle schools	12.5%		26.7	599^th of 854 public middle schools	29.9%	118	22.0	33.0	19.0	12.0	15.0	10.0	15.0	$6,981	$561	$95	$1,216	$5,262	$1,063	$6,325
Willie & Coy Payne Junior High	Public	7-8	7655 S Higley Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-2400	1,127	58	19.3		740 (65.7%)	44 (3.9%)	222 (19.7%)	34 (3.0%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (6.5%)	82.7	72^nd of 550 public middle schools	86.9%		83.5	102^nd of 854 public middle schools	88.1%	30		69.0	54.0		59.0	53.0	52.0	$6,644	$426	$65	$918	$6,016	$136	$6,152
Newell Barney College Preparatory School	Public	5-8	24937 S Sossaman Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 474-6700	186	19	9.5		115 (61.8%)	4 (2.2%)	49 (26.3%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (7.0%)	57.1	204^th of 550 public middle schools	62.9%		75.5	164^th of 854 public middle schools	80.8%	40		61.0	43.0		44.0	28.0	34.0	$7,296	$279	$03	$561	$5,960	$1,054	$7,014
Santan Junior High School	Public	7-8	1550 E Chandler Heights Rd	Chandler	85249	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 883-4600	1,180	63	18.6		682 (57.8%)	66 (5.6%)	227 (19.2%)	84 (7.1%)	25 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (8.1%)	77.9	101^st of 550 public middle schools	81.6%		81.6	113^th of 854 public middle schools	86.8%	12		68.0	56.0		51.0	52.0	43.0	$6,762	$333	$127	$792	$6,163	$140	$6,303
Desert Wind Middle School	Public	6-8	35565 W Honeycutt Rd	Maricopa	85138	Pinal County	Maricopa Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 568-7110	903	45	20.2		221 (24.5%)	182 (20.2%)	385 (42.6%)	19 (2.1%)	27 (3.0%)	6 (0.7%)	63 (7.0%)	14	487^th of 550 public middle schools	11.5%		22.4	651^st of 854 public middle schools	23.8%	164	28.0	26.0	22.0	8.0	13.0	10.0	16.0	$8,733	$267	$954	$1,489	$6,582	$929	$7,512
Cactus Middle School	Public	6-8	1220 E Kortsen Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 421-3330	750	38	20.0		164 (21.9%)	45 (6.0%)	488 (65.1%)	7 (0.9%)	18 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.3%)	10.8	519^th of 550 public middle schools	5.6%		17.1	742^nd of 854 public middle schools	13.1%	223	18.0	20.0	18.0	9.0	8.0	8.0	19.0	$6,488	$592	$138	$1,322	$4,874	$884	$5,759
Sossaman Middle School	Public	7-8	18655 E Jacaranda Blvd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Higley Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 279-8500	1,024	53	19.3		679 (66.3%)	28 (2.7%)	208 (20.3%)	27 (2.6%)	7 (0.7%)	6 (0.6%)	69 (6.7%)	77.8	103^rd of 550 public middle schools	81.3%		88.5	69^th of 854 public middle schools	91.9%	34		65.0	51.0		55.0	56.0	43.0	$6,310	$284	$67	$635	$5,238	$721	$5,959
Casa Grande Middle School	Public	6-8	260 W McMurray Blvd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	Casa Grande Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 836-7310	672	31	21.6		112 (16.7%)	55 (8.2%)	413 (61.5%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (8.5%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (4.6%)	7.4	546^th of 550 public middle schools	0.7%		12.6	807^th of 854 public middle schools	5.5%	261	14.0	18.0	12.0	8.0	7.0	7.0	9.0	$7,456	$696	$137	$1,529	$5,424	$1,200	$6,624
Path to Potential	Public, Virtual, Charter	4-8	950 N Peart Rd	Casa Grande	85122	Pinal County	The Grande Innovation Academy	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(520) 381-2360	6				2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sacaton Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sacaton Middle School?

Students at Sacaton Middle School are 84% American Indian, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Sacaton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sacaton Middle School usually go on to attend Casa Grande Union High School

What district is Sacaton Middle School in?

Sacaton Elementary District

How many students attend Sacaton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Sacaton Middle School.

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