Joseph City Elementary School serves 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Joseph City Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Joseph City Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph City Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Joseph City Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#451 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph City Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph City Elementary School is ranked #451 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Joseph City Elementary School?
188 students attend Joseph City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Joseph City Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph City Elementary School?
Joseph City Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph City Elementary School offer ?
Joseph City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph City Elementary School part of?
Joseph City Elementary School is part of Joseph City Unified District (4388) School District.
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