Joseph City Unified School District #2, also known as Joseph City Schools, is a school district headquartered in Joseph City, Arizona. Joseph City Junior/Senior High School is its junior high and high school. The district also operates an elementary school.
Serving 97 students in grades 6-8, Joseph City Junior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph City Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 472.3 square miles in Joseph City, AZ. Families within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 27.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph City Junior High School's student population of 97 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph City Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph City Junior 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
#1090 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
White
57%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph City Junior High School's ranking?
Joseph City Junior High School is ranked #1090 out of 1,921 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Joseph City Junior High School?
97 students attend Joseph City Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Joseph City Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph City Junior High School?
Joseph City Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph City Junior High School offer ?
Joseph City Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph City Junior High School part of?
Joseph City Junior High School is part of Joseph City Unified District (4388).
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