Brimhall Junior High School serves 668 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
668 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)57%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Brimhall Junior High School?
668 students attend Brimhall Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brimhall Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brimhall Junior High School?
Brimhall Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brimhall Junior High School offer ?
Brimhall Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Brimhall Junior High School part of?
Brimhall Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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