Serving 516 students in grades 5-8, Fox Creek Jr 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fox Creek Jr High School's student population of 516 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fox Creek Jr 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 Fox Creek Jr High School is 0.58, 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
#1644 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fox Creek Jr High School's ranking?
Fox Creek Jr High School is ranked #1644 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fox Creek Jr High School often compared to?
Fox Creek Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bullhead City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fox Creek Jr High School?
516 students attend Fox Creek Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Fox Creek Jr High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fox Creek Jr High School?
Fox Creek Jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fox Creek Jr High School offer ?
Fox Creek Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fox Creek Jr High School part of?
Fox Creek Jr High School is part of Bullhead City School District (4378).
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