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#1698 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Sinagua Middle School

Middle School · Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Flagstaff, AZ

A Flagstaff Unified District (4192) middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3950 E BUTLER AVE, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$11,945
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Sinagua Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Sinagua Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,706/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flagstaff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$77,486

Median home value

$464,100

Median rent

$1,611/mo

College educated

44.3%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mount Elden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.26–81.7 mi677Compare →
Basis FlagstaffCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–121.9 mi695Compare →
Flagstaff Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–122.0 mi244Compare →
Northland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–124.8 mi93Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Flagstaff Unified District (4192)

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#15 of 15
District spending per student
$11,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sinagua Middle School is listed in Flagstaff Unified District (4192); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sinagua Middle School

Sinagua Middle School is a public middle school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192), serving approximately 1,035 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,698 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sinagua Middle School

What grades does Sinagua Middle School serve?

Sinagua Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sinagua Middle School?

Sinagua Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,035 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinagua Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sinagua Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sinagua Middle School rank in AZ?

Sinagua Middle School ranks #1,698 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Sinagua Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sinagua Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Sinagua Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sinagua Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sinagua Middle School a charter school?

No, Sinagua Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sinagua Middle School a Title I school?

No, Sinagua Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,035
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Coconino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
Area population (ZIP 86004)
36,893
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
38.8
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 86004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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