Serving 679 students in grades 7-9, Rhodes 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhodes Junior High School's student population of 679 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rhodes 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 Rhodes Junior High School is 0.56, 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
#1731 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rhodes Junior High School's ranking?
Rhodes Junior High School is ranked #1731 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rhodes Junior High School often compared to?
Rhodes Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kino Junior High School, Fremont Junior High School by visitors of our site.
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 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rhodes Junior High School?
679 students attend Rhodes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rhodes Junior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rhodes Junior High School?
Rhodes Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rhodes Junior High School offer ?
Rhodes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Rhodes Junior High School part of?
Rhodes Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
In what neighborhood is Rhodes Junior High School located?
Rhodes Junior High School is located in the Dobson Ranch neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Dobson Ranch.
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