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Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 455 students in Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
455 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
81 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
18%
5%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
258 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
57%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
28
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,978 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,560 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,978
$11,257
Spending / Student
$13,560
$11,161
Best Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4629 2nd North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8176 Westover St
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Joseph City Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4629 E. Second North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District?
Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District manages 3 public schools serving 455 students.
What is the rank of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District?
Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District is ranked #283 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District?
57% of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District?
Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,560 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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