Joseph City Elementary School
Tel:
(928)288-3307
- Joseph City Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Joseph City Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Joseph City Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Joseph City Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 Comparison
- Joseph City Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #370 out of 1897 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Joseph City Joseph City High School Grades: 9-12 | 104 students
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 Grades: 7-8 | 64 students
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
Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
951 W Snowflake Blvd
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928)288-3307 0.5 9-12 n/a - Holbrook Holbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 591 students
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
Grades: 9-12
9.9 miles
951 W Snowflake Blvd
Snowflake, AZ 85937
(928)536-6232 9.9 9-12 n/a
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