Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, Tuba City 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 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuba City Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tuba City Junior High School's student population of 340 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tuba City Junior High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
98%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tuba City Junior High School?
340 students attend Tuba City Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tuba City Junior High School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuba City Junior High School?
Tuba City Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuba City Junior High School offer ?
Tuba City Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tuba City Junior High School part of?
Tuba City Junior High School is part of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197).
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