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#1798 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Fox Creek JR High School

Middle School · Bullhead City School District (4378) · Bullhead City, AZ

A Bullhead City School District (4378) middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3101 DESERT SKY BLVD, Bullhead City, AZ 86442

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$10,543
Chronic Absenteeism58.7%

Students at Fox Creek JR High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Fox Creek 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,664/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bullhead City), 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

$45,486

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86442; 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
Bullhead City Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.55–83.9 mi476Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bullhead City School District (4378)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$10,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fox Creek JR High School is listed in Bullhead City School District (4378); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fox Creek JR High School

Fox Creek JR High School is a public middle school in Bullhead City, AZ, part of Bullhead City School District (4378), serving approximately 465 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,798 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fox Creek JR High School

What grades does Fox Creek JR High School serve?

Fox Creek JR High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Fox Creek JR High School?

Fox Creek JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Creek JR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fox Creek JR High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fox Creek JR High School rank in AZ?

Fox Creek JR High School ranks #1,798 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Fox Creek JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fox Creek JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Fox Creek JR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fox Creek JR High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fox Creek JR High School a charter school?

No, Fox Creek JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fox Creek JR High School a Title I school?

No, Fox Creek JR High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Mohave County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.7%
Area population (ZIP 86442)
34,327
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
52.2
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 86442; 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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