Below Average
#1805 of 2,006 schools in AZ
J. O. Combs Middle School
Elementary School · J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · San Tan Valley, AZ
A J O Combs Unified School District (4445) elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 E COMBS RD, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. O. Combs Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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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Where J. O. Combs Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$98,668
Median home value
$411,800
Median rent
$1,883/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Combs Online School for SuccessEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Combs Traditional AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Jack Harmon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $9,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. O. Combs Middle School is listed in J O Combs Unified School District (4445); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. O. Combs Middle School
J. O. Combs Middle School is a public elementary school in San Tan Valley, AZ, part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445), serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,805 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. O. Combs Middle School
What grades does J. O. Combs Middle School serve?
J. O. Combs Middle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend J. O. Combs Middle School?
J. O. Combs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. O. Combs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. O. Combs Middle School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. O. Combs Middle School rank in AZ?
J. O. Combs Middle School ranks #1,805 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is J. O. Combs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. O. Combs Middle 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 J. O. Combs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. O. Combs Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J. O. Combs Middle School a charter school?
No, J. O. Combs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. O. Combs Middle School a Title I school?
No, J. O. Combs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (480) 882-3510
- Area population (ZIP 85140)
- 51,078
- Area average commute
- 37.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 85140; 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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