John M Andersen Junior High School
Tel:
(480)812-7000
- John M Andersen Junior High School serves 939 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
John M Andersen Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John M Andersen Junior High School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 939 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John M Andersen Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John M Andersen Junior High School is 0.63, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #943 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 45% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 32% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chandler Unified #80 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John M Andersen Junior High School is American Leadership Academy - Ironwood (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John M Andersen Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler John M Andersen Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 617 students
0.3 miles
1350 N. Pennington Drive
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)812-7000 0.3 PK-6 617 - Chandler Tutor Time - Dobson Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K | 24 students
0.3 miles
2050 W. Ray Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85224
(602)200-9800 0.3 K 24 - Chandler Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Alternative School
Grades: PK-6 | 717 students
0.6 miles
2600 W. Knox
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)812-7000 0.6 PK-6 717 - Chandler Montessori Day Public Schools Chartered - Tempe Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 103 students
0.7 miles
1700 West Warner Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)730-8886 0.7 K-8 103 - Chandler Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 478 students
0.9 miles
2207 North Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
(480)855-6325 0.9 K-8 478
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