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#1583 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Miami Junior Senior High School

High School · Miami Unified District (4211) · Miami, AZ

A Miami Unified District (4211) high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 2070, Miami, AZ 85539

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$11,176
Chronic Absenteeism86.3%

Students at Miami Junior Senior High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Miami Junior Senior 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 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average302/100K

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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

$45,733

Median home value

$107,200

Median rent

$976/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

75.9%

Poverty rate

25.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85539; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Globe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–123.2 mi508Compare →
Liberty High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.27–123.4 mi72Compare →
Cvit - Central Campus Eac Gila PuebloEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.9 mi3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Miami Unified District (4211)

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Miami Junior Senior High School is listed in Miami Unified District (4211); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miami Junior Senior High School

Miami Junior Senior High School is a public high school in Miami, AZ, part of Miami Unified District (4211), serving approximately 424 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miami Junior Senior High School

What grades does Miami Junior Senior High School serve?

Miami Junior Senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Miami Junior Senior High School?

Miami Junior Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Junior Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Miami Junior Senior High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miami Junior Senior High School rank in AZ?

Miami Junior Senior High School ranks #1,583 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Miami Junior Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Miami Junior Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Miami Junior Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Junior Senior High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Miami Junior Senior High School a charter school?

No, Miami Junior Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Miami Junior Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Miami Junior Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
424
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Gila County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 85539)
3,066
Area median age
40.5
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 85539; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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