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#1927 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School

Middle School · Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) · Sells, AZ

A Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) middle school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 248, Sells, AZ 85634

  • Math 2% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 6% proficient (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-4.36 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-34.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$21,062
Chronic Absenteeism61.2%

Students at Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency2%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency6%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2017, to 4% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 4 years by subject
2017
Math
30%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
6%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

Based on 8 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated751/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$34,764

Median home value

$93,500

Median rent

$524/mo

College educated

4.8%

Homeownership

63.3%

Poverty rate

42.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alternative Middle School (indian Oasis Middle School)Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–80.0 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$21,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School is listed in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School is a public middle school in Sells, AZ, part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412), serving approximately 258 students in grades 4th-6th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,927 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School

What grades does Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School serve?

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School?

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School rank in AZ?

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School ranks #1,927 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School a charter school?

No, Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 6th
Enrollment
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.2%
Area population (ZIP 85634)
5,667
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
29.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85634; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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