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 Help


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:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
87.4%
Hispanic:
12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sacaton Middle School 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 6.35. (See more...)
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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 (87.4%), Hispanic (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sacaton Middle School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sacaton Middle School is $9,631.
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 7.73 638th 663 3.8%
2010 0.88 689th 692 0.4%
2011 1.09 681st 685 0.6%
2012 11.13 730th 772 5.4%
2013 11.00 741st 787 5.8%
2014 11.58 644th 690 6.7%
2016 8.88 660th 677 2.5%
2017 12.17 658th 695 5.3%
2018 5.82 704th 711 1.0%
2023 6.35 853rd 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 716th 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 623rd 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 614th 617 0.5%
2023 7.94 807th 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 58th 62 6.5%
2023 7.61 158th 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.

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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

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 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

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

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 Sacaton Middle School

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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)
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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sacaton Middle School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students240191
 20.4%
African American00
American Indian225167
 25.8%
Asian00
Hispanic1124
 118.2%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.7%86.4%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sacaton Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Sacaton Middle School.

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

Students at Sacaton Middle School are 87% American Indian, 13% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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