Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud (Closed 2017)

168 S. Skill Center Rd.
Sacaton, AZ 85147
Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 38%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
61 students
This chart displays total students of Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(14-15)
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
(14-15)
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)
97%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)
3%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
(14-15)
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
(14-15)
n/a
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
92%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Vechij Himdag Alternative School Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud?
61 students attend Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud part of?
Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud is part of Vechij Himdag Alternative School Inc. School District.

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