Serving 299 students in grades 6-8, Wallace Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallace Jr High School serves the northeastern part of Parker, AZ, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 386 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 36.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallace Jr High School's student population of 299 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wallace Jr 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 Wallace Jr High School is 0.64, 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
#1206 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
28%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.2%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 Wallace Jr High School's ranking?
Wallace Jr High School is ranked #1206 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wallace Jr High School?
299 students attend Wallace Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Wallace Jr High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Jr High School?
Wallace Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wallace Jr High School offer ?
Wallace Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Jr High School part of?
Wallace Jr High School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510).
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