Serving 657 students in grades 5-8, Queen Creek Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Queen Creek Middle School serves the southern part of Queen Creek, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queen Creek Junior High School's student population of 657 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Queen Creek Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queen Creek Junior High School is 0.55, 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
#525 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
62%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-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 Queen Creek Junior High School's ranking?
Queen Creek Junior High School is ranked #525 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Queen Creek Junior High School often compared to?
Queen Creek Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newell Barney College Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Queen Creek Junior High School?
657 students attend Queen Creek Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Queen Creek Junior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queen Creek Junior High School?
Queen Creek Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Queen Creek Junior High School offer ?
Queen Creek Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Queen Creek Junior High School part of?
Queen Creek Junior High School is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245).
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