Below Average
#1672 of 2,006 schools in AZ
John M Andersen JR High School
Middle School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 N DOBSON RD, Chandler, AZ 85224
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John M Andersen JR High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 John M Andersen JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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
$90,886
Median home value
$391,000
Median rent
$1,785/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway ChandlerCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Paragon Science AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Arizona College Prep Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Santan Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | Not available | 1,180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #44 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John M Andersen JR High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John M Andersen JR High School
John M Andersen JR High School is a public middle school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 743 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,672 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John M Andersen JR High School
What grades does John M Andersen JR High School serve?
John M Andersen JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John M Andersen JR High School?
John M Andersen JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Andersen JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Andersen JR High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John M Andersen JR High School rank in AZ?
John M Andersen JR High School ranks #1,672 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is John M Andersen JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
John M Andersen JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 John M Andersen JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John M Andersen JR High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John M Andersen JR High School a charter school?
No, John M Andersen JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John M Andersen JR High School a Title I school?
No, John M Andersen JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (480) 883-5300
- Area population (ZIP 85224)
- 48,304
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 85224; 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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