Serving 864 students in grades 7-8, Smith 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 18% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Smith Junior High School's student population of 864 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smith 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 Smith Junior High School is 0.61, 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
#1047 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
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 is Smith Junior High School's ranking?
Smith Junior High School is ranked #1047 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Smith Junior High School often compared to?
Smith Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Ridge Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Smith Junior High School?
864 students attend Smith Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Smith Junior High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Junior High School?
Smith Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smith Junior High School offer ?
Smith Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Smith Junior High School part of?
Smith Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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