Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Holbrook 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 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holbrook Junior High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holbrook 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 Holbrook Junior High School is 0.63, 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
#1612 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
55%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holbrook Junior High School's ranking?
Holbrook Junior High School is ranked #1612 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 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Holbrook Junior High School?
347 students attend Holbrook Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Holbrook Junior High School students are American Indian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holbrook Junior High School?
Holbrook Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holbrook Junior High School offer ?
Holbrook Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Holbrook Junior High School part of?
Holbrook Junior High School is part of Holbrook Unified District (4389) School District.
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