Very Good
#730 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 36% in state
Santan Junior High School
Middle School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1550 E CHANDLER HEIGHTS RD, Chandler, AZ 85249
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Santan Junior High School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 Santan 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,642/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,985
Median home value
$610,800
Median rent
$2,318/mo
College educated
55.6%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85249; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,987 | Compare → |
| Bogle Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Chandler Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Willis Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 777 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #30 of 44
- District spending per student
- $11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santan Junior High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santan Junior High School
Santan Junior High School is a public middle school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 1,180 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santan Junior High School
What grades does Santan Junior High School serve?
Santan Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Santan Junior High School?
Santan Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santan Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santan Junior High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santan Junior High School rank in AZ?
Santan Junior High School ranks #730 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Santan Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santan Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Santan Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santan Junior High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santan Junior High School a charter school?
No, Santan Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santan Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Santan Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (480) 883-4600
- Area population (ZIP 85249)
- 48,018
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
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 85249; 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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