Serving 230 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 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tuba City Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tuba City, AZ, covering an extensive area of approximately 3,475.1 square miles. Typically, it takes 20-30 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 34.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 50 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tuba City Junior High School's student population of 230 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Tuba City 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 Tuba City Junior High School is 0.04, 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
#1867 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2016 and 2024)
American Indian
98%
5%
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025 (no data for 2016)
Asian
1%
3%
White
1%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2017–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025 (no data for 2016)
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.6%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
95%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuba City Junior High School's ranking?
Tuba City Junior High School is ranked #1867 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tuba City Junior High School often compared to?
Tuba City Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuba City Boarding School by visitors of our site.
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 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Tuba City Junior High School?
230 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 Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuba City Junior High School?
Tuba City Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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