Pima Junior High School

Pima Junior High School is a regular public middle school located in the rural area near Pima, Arizona. Serving students from seventh through eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 192 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, with 12 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to their education. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 4.7 out of 10, placing it at the 34th percentile among Arizona schools based on its state ranking of #1336 out of 2029.

Academically, Pima Junior High School focuses on student development with a current proficiency rate of 25% in ELA/Reading and 24% in Math. While these scores indicate room for improvement, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students can grow both academically and socially. Pima Junior High School sits within a rural setting near the town of Pima, offering a unique community atmosphere that fosters close relationships among students and staff.

With an enrollment of 192 students, Pima Junior High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Pima Junior High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Pima Junior High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.