Serving 1,159 students in grades 7-8, Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School's student population of 1,159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School's ranking?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School is ranked #422 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School often compared to?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sossaman Middle School, Dr. Camille Casteel High School, Santan Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School?
1,159 students attend Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School offer ?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School part of?
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
View the Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
High School Graduations - Last Day of School (1/2 DAY)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School for Students
July 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
We have had a great experience with Payne Jr. High. Our son is thriving and I have nothing but positive things to say about this school.
2 11/16/2015
We have moved all over the country and this school is by far the worst school we have ever attended. I have never written a review on any of the other 6 states we've lived in and in fact have never had hardly any complaints at other schools. This was the most uncaring, uninvolved, lackluster, blah school we've attended. For eighth grade graduation, you had to be invited to participate and the invitation came through winning an award. So for the other half of students who did not get an award, you simply left on the last day of school with a good-bye (if that even happened). My student is a gifted, well liked, kind, friendly individual. She goes out of her way to help others and be involved, unlike most of the teachers, and front office staff at this school. Terrible.
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