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#1037 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School

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

A Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) elementary school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 248, Sells, AZ 85634

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$21,062
Chronic Absenteeism71.7%

Students at Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School score 5% 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 Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2017, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Oasis Primary 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 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 Primary Elementary School is listed in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School

Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sells, AZ, part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412), serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School

What grades does Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School serve?

Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School?

Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School rank in AZ?

Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School ranks #1,037 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

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

Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Primary Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
71.7%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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