Middle Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15

The Tuba City Unified School District #15 in Arizona has only one middle school, Tuba City Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 275 students. The school's student population is predominantly Native American, reflecting the demographics of the local community located on the Navajo Nation reservation.

Despite its small size, Tuba City Junior High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from a 4-star rating and 168th out of 832 Arizona middle schools in 2020-2021 to a 0-star rating and 808th out of 854 schools in 2022-2023. This decline is mirrored in the school's academic performance, which is significantly below the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade science, only 14% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27%.

The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance, with a concerning 5.2% dropout rate and a very high percentage of students (85.45%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and support services, may need to be addressed to improve the educational experience for students at Tuba City Junior High School.