Serving 180 students in grades 7-8, Pima 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pima Junior High School serves the entire district of Pima, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 757.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 47.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pima Junior High School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Pima 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 Pima Junior High School is 0.47, 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
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
68%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima Junior High School's ranking?
Pima Junior High School is ranked #1440 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Pima Junior High School?
180 students attend Pima Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pima Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pima Junior High School?
Pima Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pima Junior High School offer ?
Pima Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pima Junior High School part of?
Pima Junior High School is part of Pima Unified District (4220).
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