Serving 428 students in grades 6-12, Miami Junior Senior 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 2% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miami Junior Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Miami, AZ, encompassing approximately 323 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 33.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Junior Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miami Junior Senior High School's student population of 428 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Junior Senior 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 Miami Junior Senior High School is 0.60, 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
#1862 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
53%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
33%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Junior Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Junior Senior High School is ranked #1862 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Miami Junior Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Junior Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Globe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Junior Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Junior Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Miami Junior Senior High School?
428 students attend Miami Junior Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Miami Junior Senior High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Junior Senior High School?
Miami Junior Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Junior Senior High School offer ?
Miami Junior Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Junior Senior High School part of?
Miami Junior Senior High School is part of Miami Unified District (4211).
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