- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sells, AZ
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040395003210
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arizona.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sells · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 6
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sells, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040395003210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 040395003210 · Sells, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
6 enr · 90.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School (336 students)
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Oasis P
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
336 students
- Indian Oasis I
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
246 students
- Baboquivari Hi
Baboquivari High School
210 students
- Baboquivari Mi
Baboquivari Middle School
151 students
- Alternative Hi 69
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
69 students
- This school 6
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
6 students
What this shows Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) reports 6 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) compares
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 6 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$21,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 100.0%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) reports $21,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Baboquivari High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Baboquivari Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
How many students attend Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) has 6 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sells, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 2.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
90.0% of students at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) is American Indian / Alaska Native at 100.0% of enrollment, in Sells, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)?
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) rank among public schools in Sells?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School) ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sells, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Besides Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School), Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) also operates Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School (336 students), Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School (246 students), and Baboquivari High School (210 students). See the Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) district page for the complete list.