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Joseph City Unified District (4388) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 415 students in Joseph City Unified District (4388). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Joseph City Unified District (4388) have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
415 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Joseph City Unified District (4388), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
18%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
59%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,573 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,166 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,573
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,166
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Joseph City Unified District (4388) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph City High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4629 2nd North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Joseph City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8176 Westover St
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3329
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Joseph City Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4629 E. Second North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joseph City Unified District (4388)?
Joseph City Unified District (4388) manages 3 public schools serving 415 students.
What is the rank of Joseph City Unified District (4388)?
Joseph City Unified District (4388) is ranked #265 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joseph City Unified District (4388)?
59% of Joseph City Unified District (4388) students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joseph City Unified District (4388)?
Joseph City Unified District (4388) has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Joseph City Unified District (4388)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,166 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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