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#1724 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Coolidge Jr. High School

Middle School · Coolidge Unified District (4442) · Coolidge, AZ

A Coolidge Unified District (4442) middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

800 N 9TH ST, Coolidge, AZ 85128

  • Math 7% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$10,722
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Coolidge Jr. High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency7%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
36%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
24%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Coolidge Jr. High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,840/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coolidge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,205

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Coolidge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.5K–120.5 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Coolidge Unified District (4442)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$10,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Coolidge Jr. High School is listed in Coolidge Unified District (4442); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Coolidge Jr. High School

Coolidge Jr. High School is a public middle school in Coolidge, AZ, part of Coolidge Unified District (4442), serving approximately 623 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,724 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Coolidge Jr. High School

What grades does Coolidge Jr. High School serve?

Coolidge Jr. High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Coolidge Jr. High School?

Coolidge Jr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Jr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Jr. High School is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Coolidge Jr. High School rank in AZ?

Coolidge Jr. High School ranks #1,724 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Coolidge Jr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Coolidge Jr. High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Coolidge Jr. High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Coolidge Jr. High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Coolidge Jr. High School a charter school?

No, Coolidge Jr. High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Coolidge Jr. High School a Title I school?

No, Coolidge Jr. High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
623
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Pinal County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
Area population (ZIP 85128)
18,582
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 85128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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