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Blue Ridge Junior High School

1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929

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Tel: (928) 368-2350

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Blue Ridge Junior High School serves 295 students in grades 7-8.

Blue Ridge Junior High School placed 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Blue Ridge Junior High School's student population of 295 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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School Rankings

Blue Ridge Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Blue Ridge Junior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1090 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21%

32%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

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American Indian

23%

Asian

Hispanic

25%

46%

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Black

White

45%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.65

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Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

42%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge Junior High School's ranking?

Blue Ridge Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Blue Ridge Junior High School?

295 students attend Blue Ridge Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Blue Ridge Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Junior High School?

Blue Ridge Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Blue Ridge Junior High School offer ?

Blue Ridge Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Blue Ridge Junior High School part of?

Blue Ridge Junior High School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education