Serving 116 students in grades 6-8, Joseph City 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph City Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph City Junior High School's student population of 116 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 1200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph City 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 Joseph City Junior High School is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1142 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
22%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph City Junior High School's ranking?
Joseph City Junior High School is ranked #1142 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Joseph City Junior High School?
116 students attend Joseph City Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Joseph City Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph City Junior High School?
Joseph City Junior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph City Junior High School offer ?
Joseph City Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joseph City Junior High School part of?
Joseph City Junior High School is part of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District.
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