Sanders Middle School

Sanders Unified District (4156)
Apache 7160
Sanders, AZ 86512
166 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sanders Middle School is located in Sanders, Arizona, and serves the local community within the Apache County region. As part of the Sanders Unified School District, the school is situated in a rural area characterized by its proximity to the Navajo Nation, reflecting the cultural and geographical identity of the high desert landscape. The school plays a central role in the lives of students in the 86512 zip code, providing a structured educational environment tailored to the unique needs of the local youth.

The institution focuses on delivering core academic instruction while often emphasizing the importance of community connection and cultural integration. Like many middle schools in rural Arizona, Sanders Middle School aims to support student development during the critical transition between elementary and high school. By fostering a sense of belonging and academic engagement, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Sanders area, working to prepare its students for future success in higher education and beyond.
166
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    154 (92.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • White
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sanders Unified District (4156)
Phone: (855)678-7873
Website: http://www.sandersusd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio