San Manuel Jr. High School

San Manuel Jr. High School is a regular public middle school located in the rural community of San Manuel, Arizona. Serving grades 6 through 8, the school has an enrollment of 112 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, with seven full-time equivalent teachers.

The school's MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and state ranking of 1617 out of 2029 schools in Arizona indicate there is room for academic growth. Academically, students score at 17% proficiency in ELA and 12% in math, suggesting areas for improvement. The school is situated in a neighborhood where the median household income is $45,000, with a median home value of $100,400 and a population of 3,555 residents.

About 10% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 21.2%. San Manuel Jr. High School is part of a close-knit rural community with a focus on supporting student development.

With an enrollment of 112 students, San Manuel Jr. 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.

Located in a rural area, San Manuel Jr. 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.