Joseph City Elementary School
Joseph City Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Joseph City Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Joseph City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Joseph City Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 248 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Rankings
Joseph City Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph City Elementary School is 0.62, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #385 out of 2120 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joseph City Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joseph City Elementary School is Joseph City High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Joseph City Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hulet Elementary School (10.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Joseph City Joseph City High School Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 104 students10
0.5 miles
4629 2nd North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3307 0.5 9-12 104 - Joseph City Joseph City Junior High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 64 students10
0.5 miles
4629 E. Second North
Joseph City, AZ 86032
(928) 288-3361 0.5 7-8 64 - Snowflake Navit - Joseph City High School Vocational School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-1210
0.5 miles
951 W Snowflake Blvd
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 288-3307 0.5 9-12 n/a - Holbrook Holbrook High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 591 students10
9.9 miles
455 North 8th Avenue
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6144 9.9 9-12 591 - Snowflake Navit - Holbrook High School Vocational School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-1210
9.9 miles
951 W Snowflake Blvd
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928) 536-6232 9.9 9-12 n/a
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