Red Mesa Junior High School

Hwy 160 Milepost 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
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Bottom 50%
Serving 79 students in grades 6-8, Red Mesa 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Red Mesa Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Red Mesa Junior High School's student population of 79 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
6 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
To provide educational opportunities for all students to learn, achieve, and succeed.

School Rankings

Red Mesa 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 Red Mesa Junior High School is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1807 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
34%
15-19%
40%
≤20%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
99%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Mesa Junior High School's ranking?
Red Mesa Junior High School is ranked #1807 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Red Mesa Junior High School?
79 students attend Red Mesa Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Red Mesa Junior High School students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Red Mesa Junior High School offer ?
Red Mesa Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Mesa Junior High School part of?
Red Mesa Junior High School is part of Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 79 students
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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