Serving 229 students in grades 7-8, Blue Ridge Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Lakeside, AZ, encompassing approximately 77 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge Jr High School's student population of 229 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge Jr High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge Jr High School's ranking?
Blue Ridge Jr High School is ranked #842 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Blue Ridge Jr High School?
229 students attend Blue Ridge Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Blue Ridge Jr High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Jr High School?
Blue Ridge Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge Jr High School offer ?
Blue Ridge Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge Jr High School part of?
Blue Ridge Jr High School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).
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