Serving 707 students in grades 7-8, Smith 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith Junior High School serves the eastern part of Mesa, AZ, covering an area of approximately 35.6 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest point from the school being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith Junior High School's student population of 707 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smith 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 Smith Junior High School is 0.59, 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
#1267 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Junior High School's ranking?
Smith Junior High School is ranked #1267 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Smith Junior High School often compared to?
Smith Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Ridge Jr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Smith Junior High School?
707 students attend Smith Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Smith Junior High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Junior High School?
Smith Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smith Junior High School offer ?
Smith Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smith Junior High School part of?
Smith Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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