Serving 661 students in grades 7-8, Willis Junior High School ranks in the top 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 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willis Junior High School serves the northern part of Chandler, AZ, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willis Junior High School's student population of 661 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Willis Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willis Junior High School is 0.56, 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
#928 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis Junior High School's ranking?
Willis Junior High School is ranked #928 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Willis Junior High School often compared to?
Willis Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona College Prep Middle School, Chandler Online Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Willis Junior High School?
661 students attend Willis Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Willis Junior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willis Junior High School?
Willis Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willis Junior High School offer ?
Willis Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willis Junior High School part of?
Willis Junior High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
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