Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Fourth Avenue Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fourth Avenue Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fourth Avenue Junior High School's student population of 392 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fourth Avenue Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fourth Avenue Junior High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fourth Avenue Junior High School's ranking?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School is ranked #1757 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Fourth Avenue Junior High School often compared to?
Fourth Avenue Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert View Middle & High School, R Pete Woodard Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
392 students attend Fourth Avenue Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Fourth Avenue Junior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fourth Avenue Junior High School?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fourth Avenue Junior High School offer ?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fourth Avenue Junior High School part of?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School is part of Yuma Elementary District (4499) School District.
In what neighborhood is Fourth Avenue Junior High School located?
Fourth Avenue Junior High School is located in the Yuma Townsite neighborhood of Yuma, AZ. There are 5 other public schools located in Yuma Townsite.
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