Serving 58 students in grades 7-8, Superior 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
23%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AZ state average).
How many students attend Superior Junior High School?
58 students attend Superior Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Superior Junior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superior Junior High School?
Superior Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Superior Junior High School offer ?
Superior Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Superior Junior High School part of?
Superior Junior High School is part of Superior Unified School District (4440).
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