Serving 241 students in grades 7-8, Newell Barney Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newell Barney Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Newell Barney Junior High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newell Barney Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newell Barney Junior High School is 0.54, 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
#524 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
62%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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 Newell Barney Junior High School's ranking?
Newell Barney Junior High School is ranked #524 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Newell Barney Junior High School often compared to?
Newell Barney Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Creek Junior High School, Dr. Camille Casteel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Newell Barney Junior High School?
241 students attend Newell Barney Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Newell Barney Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell Barney Junior High School?
Newell Barney Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newell Barney Junior High School offer ?
Newell Barney Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Newell Barney Junior High School part of?
Newell Barney Junior High School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District.
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