Serving 743 students in grades 6-8, John M Andersen Jr 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John M Andersen Jr High School's student population of 743 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John M Andersen Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M Andersen Jr High School is 0.63, 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
#1193 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
57%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John M Andersen Jr High School's ranking?
John M Andersen Jr High School is ranked #1193 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John M Andersen Jr High School?
743 students attend John M Andersen Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John M Andersen Jr High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M Andersen Jr High School?
John M Andersen Jr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John M Andersen Jr High School offer ?
John M Andersen Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John M Andersen Jr High School part of?
John M Andersen Jr High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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