Serving 762 students in grades 7-8, Smith 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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith Junior High School's student population of 762 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
762 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smith 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 Smith Junior High School is 0.62, 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
#1282 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
41%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Junior High School's ranking?
Smith Junior High School is ranked #1282 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Smith Junior High School often compared to?
Smith Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Ridge Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Smith Junior High School?
762 students attend Smith Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Smith Junior High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Junior High School?
Smith Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smith Junior High School offer ?
Smith Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Smith Junior High School part of?
Smith Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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