Serving 249 students in grades 6-8, Eloy 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 7% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eloy Junior High School serves the entire district of Eloy, AZ, covering approximately 297.5 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 22.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eloy Junior High School's student population of 249 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Pride is Inside the Students
School Rankings
Eloy Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eloy Junior High School is 0.40, which is less 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
#1856 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
49%
Black
9%
6%
White
5%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eloy Junior High School's ranking?
Eloy Junior High School is ranked #1856 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Eloy Junior High School often compared to?
Eloy Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy, Cactus Middle School, Walker Butte Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Eloy Junior High School?
249 students attend Eloy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Eloy Junior High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eloy Junior High School?
Eloy Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eloy Junior High School offer ?
Eloy Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eloy Junior High School part of?
Eloy Junior High School is part of Eloy Elementary District (4448).
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