Summary:
The city of Joseph City, Arizona is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Joseph City Elementary School, Joseph City High School, and Joseph City Junior High School. While the high school stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools in the Joseph City Unified District appear to be struggling to meet state benchmarks.
Joseph City High School is the clear standout, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of high schools in Arizona and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 97% 4-year graduation rate and test scores that exceed the state averages, with 68% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Joseph City Elementary School and Joseph City Junior High School have seen their statewide rankings drop significantly in recent years, with test scores well below the state averages, particularly in the middle school grades.
The district's student demographics are fairly consistent across the schools, with a majority white population and significant Native American and Hispanic representation. However, the funding per student varies considerably, with the high school receiving the highest funding and the junior high the lowest. This disparity in resources may contribute to the performance differences observed between the schools. Overall, the data suggests a potential disconnect between the educational experiences and outcomes at the different school levels, and further investigation into the root causes could help the district develop targeted strategies to support student success across all grade levels.
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