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#139 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 7% in state

Joseph City Elementary School

Elementary School · Joseph City Unified District (4388) · Joseph City, AZ

A Joseph City Unified District (4388) elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 8, Joseph City, AZ 86032

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$16,679
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Students at Joseph City Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Joseph City Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low217/100K

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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

$75,786

Median home value

$173,300

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86032; 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.

Joseph City Unified District (4388)

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$16,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Joseph City Elementary School is listed in Joseph City Unified District (4388); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joseph City Elementary School

Joseph City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Joseph City, AZ, part of Joseph City Unified District (4388), serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joseph City Elementary School

What grades does Joseph City Elementary School serve?

Joseph City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Joseph City Elementary School?

Joseph City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph City Elementary 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 Joseph City Elementary School rank in AZ?

Joseph City Elementary School ranks #139 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Joseph City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Joseph City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Joseph City Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph City Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Joseph City Elementary School a charter school?

No, Joseph City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joseph City Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Joseph City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Navajo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%
Area population (ZIP 86032)
2,065
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
23.1
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 86032; 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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