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Tuba City Junior High School

Middle School · Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)

PO BOX 67, Tuba City, AZ 86045

Enrollment

247

Score

5.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#1,439 of 2,006

In Tuba City

#8 of 8

public schools

In district

#6 of 6

Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)

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Tuba City Junior High School

5.2/10

Middle School in Tuba City · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.7/10

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5.3/10

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About Tuba City Junior High School

Tuba City Junior High School is a public middle school in Tuba City, AZ, part of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). Tuba City Junior High School serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades 6th-8th. Tuba City Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,439 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Tuba City Junior High School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.4 pts below AZ schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • AZ avg 5.6

What Parents Should Know

58% of students at Tuba City Junior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Per-Pupil Spending$17,430
Chronic Absenteeism58.3%

Tuba City Junior High School — Students at Tuba City Junior High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 19.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 29.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
20%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
13%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.

How Tuba City Junior High School Compares

See how Tuba City Junior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.2/10
28th percentile in AZ
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
5.7/10
Average

Location

PO BOX 67, Tuba City, AZ 86045

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tuba City Junior High School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Moencopi Day School (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Nizhoni Accelerated Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School (rated 7.4/10, 16.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tuba City, see our Tuba City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

10 within 31.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy Tuba City 0.2 mi 7.7
Tuba City Elementary School Tuba City 0.3 mi 5.3
Tuba City Boarding School Tuba City 0.5 mi 7.3
Tuba City High School Tuba City 1.1 mi 5.7
Greyhills Academy High School Tuba City 1.2 mi
Moencopi Day School Tuba City 1.7 mi 8.1
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School Tuba City 16.0 mi 7.4
Tonalea Day School Tonalea 20.4 mi 6.2
Dzil Libei Elementary School Tuba City 24.6 mi 6.1
Kaibeto Boarding School Kaibeto 31.6 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 86045 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,559

Median Home Value

$67,700

Median Rent

$825/mo

Population

10,691

College Educated

16.4%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty Rate

29.4%

Median Age

34.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tuba City Junior High School

What grades does Tuba City Junior High School serve?

Tuba City Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Tuba City Junior High School?

Tuba City Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

How does Tuba City Junior High School rank in AZ?

Tuba City Junior High School ranks #1,439 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Tuba City Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tuba City Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Tuba City Junior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuba City Junior High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tuba City Junior High School a charter school?

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

Is Tuba City Junior High School a Title I school?

No, Tuba City Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
247
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Coconino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.3%

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