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#1083 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Willis Junior High School
Middle School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ
A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 S MCQUEEN RD, Chandler, AZ 85225
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willis Junior High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Willis Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$86,036
Median home value
$386,800
Median rent
$1,662/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 2.1 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Autism Academy of Education and DevelopmentPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Arizona College Prep Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 750 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #38 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
Willis Junior High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willis Junior High School
Willis Junior High School is a public middle school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 777 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willis Junior High School
What grades does Willis Junior High School serve?
Willis Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Willis Junior High School?
Willis Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Junior High School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willis Junior High School rank in AZ?
Willis Junior High School ranks #1,083 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Willis Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willis Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Willis Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willis Junior High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Willis Junior High School a charter school?
No, Willis Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willis Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Willis Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (480) 883-5700
- Area population (ZIP 85225)
- 73,316
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 85225; 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
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