Serving 527 students in grades 6-8, Show Low Junior High School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Show Low Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 353.5 square miles in Show Low, AZ, with most students living within a 20-30 minute drive of the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 11 miles, reaching up to 24.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Show Low Junior High School's student population of 527 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Show Low Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Show Low 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
#929 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.5%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cougar Colors
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Show Low Junior High School's ranking?
Show Low Junior High School is ranked #929 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Show Low Junior High School often compared to?
Show Low Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whipple Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Show Low Junior High School?
527 students attend Show Low Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Show Low Junior High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Show Low Junior High School?
Show Low Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Show Low Junior High School offer ?
Show Low Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Show Low Junior High School part of?
Show Low Junior High School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393).
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