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#1162 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Sacaton Middle School
Middle School · Sacaton Elementary District (4449) · Sacaton, AZ
A Sacaton Elementary District (4449) middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 78, Sacaton, AZ 85147
- Math 7% proficient (2019)
- Reading 11% proficient (2019)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sacaton Middle School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2016, to 9% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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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
$53,159
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$249/mo
College educated
5%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Sacaton Elementary District (4449)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sacaton Middle School is listed in Sacaton Elementary District (4449); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sacaton Middle School
Sacaton Middle School is a public middle school in Sacaton, AZ, part of Sacaton Elementary District (4449), serving approximately 228 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,162 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacaton Middle School
What grades does Sacaton Middle School serve?
Sacaton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sacaton Middle School?
Sacaton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacaton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacaton Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sacaton Middle School rank in AZ?
Sacaton Middle School ranks #1,162 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sacaton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacaton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Sacaton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sacaton Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Sacaton Middle School a charter school?
No, Sacaton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sacaton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sacaton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.1%
- Phone
- (520) 562-8600
- Area population (ZIP 85147)
- 4,701
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 85147; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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