Serving 73 students in grades 6-8, Red Mesa 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Mesa Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Mesa Junior High School's student population of 73 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Mesa Junior High School is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
97%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Red Mesa Junior High School?
73 students attend Red Mesa Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Red Mesa Junior High School students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Mesa Junior High School?
Red Mesa Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Mesa Junior High School offer ?
Red Mesa Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Red Mesa Junior High School part of?
Red Mesa Junior High School is part of Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District.
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