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Sinagua Middle School

3950 E BUTLER AVE, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004 · (928) 527-5500 · Coconino County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL1,013 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1,013
Middle
DISTRICT 846 · STATE 494
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 17.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
320
Grade 7
344
Grade 8
349
Student demographics
White
39039%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
32532%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 48%
Black
50%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Asian
30%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
424%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
Native American
24824%
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
52051%
Female
49349%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
29.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . -5.0pp since 2017
Math
15.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -16.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1,013
-80 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 18.7:1
% White
39%
was 41%
% Hispanic
32%
was 28%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sinagua Middle School

Set in FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sinagua Middle School is an expansive 6-8 campus, run under Flagstaff Unified District (4192). It enrolls 1,013 students across grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Arizona's public schools average about 494 students each, so Sinagua Middle School sits 105% larger than that benchmark.

Within Flagstaff Unified District (4192), which oversees 16 schools and 8,595 students, Sinagua Middle School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Sinagua Middle School logs that 39% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder consists of 32% Hispanic, 24% Native American, 4% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 56%.

In terms of school funding signals, Sinagua Middle School reports 61 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.6:1. The state averages around 17.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Coconino County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $72,966 per year, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Coconino County's 80 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,262 students), Sinagua Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Thomas M Knoles Elementary School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a downtown site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sinagua Middle School has decreased 7%, going from 1,093 students in 2018 to 1,013 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment ticked up from 28% to 32% over that span. Class-load math has fell: from 18.7:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Coconino County at a glance

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Population
144,508
Census ACS
Median income
$72,966
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
18,262 students

Quick facts

School name
Sinagua Middle School
District
Flagstaff Unified District (4192)
Address
3950 E BUTLER AVE, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86004
Phone
(928) 527-5500
County
Coconino County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
1,013
Teachers (FTE)
61
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
040286002961
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Sinagua Middle School
How many students attend Sinagua Middle School?
Sinagua Middle School enrolls approximately 1,013 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Sinagua Middle School serve?
Sinagua Middle School serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinagua Middle School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sinagua Middle School is approximately 16.6:1 (61 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Sinagua Middle School?
Sinagua Middle School reports a student body of 39% White, 32% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Sinagua Middle School in?
Sinagua Middle School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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