Very Good
#691 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 34% in state
Chinle Junior High School
Middle School · Chinle Unified District (4158) · Chinle, AZ
A Chinle Unified District (4158) middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
PO BOX 587, Chinle, AZ 86503
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chinle Junior High School score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2017, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chinle Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low192/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$30,313
Median home value
$39,500
Median rent
$523/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
36.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chinle Unified District (4158)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chinle Junior High School is listed in Chinle Unified District (4158); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chinle Junior High School
Chinle Junior High School is a public middle school in Chinle, AZ, part of Chinle Unified District (4158), serving approximately 395 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #691 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chinle Junior High School
What grades does Chinle Junior High School serve?
Chinle Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Chinle Junior High School?
Chinle Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chinle Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chinle Junior High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chinle Junior High School rank in AZ?
Chinle Junior High School ranks #691 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Chinle Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chinle Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chinle Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chinle Junior High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chinle Junior High School a charter school?
No, Chinle Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chinle Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Chinle Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Apache County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.1%
- Phone
- (928) 674-9401
- Area population (ZIP 86503)
- 10,122
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86503; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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