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#892 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 44% in state
Joseph City Junior High School
Middle School · Joseph City Unified District (4388) · Joseph City, AZ
A Joseph City Unified District (4388) middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8, Joseph City, AZ 86032
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph City Junior High School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Joseph City Junior 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low217/100K
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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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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
- #3 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 Junior High School is listed in Joseph City Unified District (4388); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph City Junior High School
Joseph City Junior High School is a public middle school in Joseph City, AZ, part of Joseph City Unified District (4388), serving approximately 110 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph City Junior High School
What grades does Joseph City Junior High School serve?
Joseph City Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph City Junior High School?
Joseph City Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph City Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph City Junior High School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph City Junior High School rank in AZ?
Joseph City Junior High School ranks #892 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Joseph City Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph City Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph City Junior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph City Junior High School a charter school?
No, Joseph City Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph City Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Joseph City Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Navajo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (928) 288-3361
- 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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