Serving 411 students in grades 7-8, Chinle Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chinle Junior High School's student population of 411 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chinle Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinle Junior High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1767 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinle Junior High School's ranking?
Chinle Junior High School is ranked #1767 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Chinle Junior High School?
411 students attend Chinle Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Chinle Junior High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinle Junior High School?
Chinle Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chinle Junior High School offer ?
Chinle Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Chinle Junior High School part of?
Chinle Junior High School is part of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District.
School Reviews
5 3/21/2020
CJHS has good training programs for teachers at least twice a week. These teachers' training programs help to improve the quality of lesson plans and their implementation. Also, teachers collaborate in designing, and choosing the appropriate materials to use in these lesson plans. They also track with statistics their students' progress for all academic subjects during the entire academic year. The teachers are frequently evaluated by administrators to verify their classroom effectiveness on students' academic and behavioral development. This school deserves to be recognized for its efforts in improving instruction and delivering the best educational strategies for the junior high students' population in Chinle, AZ.
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