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Joseph City Junior High School

Summary:

Joseph City Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Joseph City, Arizona, with a student population of 116. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with a majority of White students (50.86%), significant Native American (21.55%) and Hispanic (15.52%) populations, and lower academic performance compared to state averages.

While Joseph City Junior High School has relatively low dropout rates, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average, with only 19% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 11% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 42% and 31%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Native American and multi-racial students performing significantly worse than their peers. Interestingly, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, and its student-teacher ratio has improved, suggesting that the school may be investing resources in ways that have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.

Compared to the nearby Holbrook Junior High School, Joseph City Junior High School has a significantly different racial makeup, with a much higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of Native American students. This highlights the unique challenges and needs of the communities served by these two schools, which are both part of the Holbrook Unified District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4629 E. Second North
       Joseph City, AZ  86032

(928) 288-3361

District: Joseph City Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,070 Help


Students who attend Joseph City Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Joseph City High School

Feeder schools for Joseph City Junior High School:

Elementary:    Joseph City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  116

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.9%
American Indian:
21.6%
Hispanic:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joseph City Junior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.41. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Joseph City Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), American Indian (21.6%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph City Junior High School is 8.7. (See more...)
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Compare Joseph City Junior High School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph City Junior High School is $7,070.
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Rank History for Joseph City Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.97 144th 663 78.3%
2010 58.79 257th 692 62.9%
2011 68.78 195th 685 71.5%
2012 71.25 198th 772 74.4%
2013 69.34 210th 787 73.3%
2014 38.55 420th 690 39.1%
2015 54.27 196th 521 62.4%
2016 48.92 293rd 677 56.7%
2017 34.02 423rd 695 39.1%
2018 38.33 399th 711 43.9%
2019 50.98 259th 605 57.2%
2021 51.86 322nd 832 61.3%
2023 40.41 431st 854 49.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.19 370th 650 43.1%
2022 31.07 180th 211 14.7%
2023 25.19 320th 384 16.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.06 566th 606 6.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.15 292nd 789 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.79 450th 503 10.5%
2023 33.46 459th 717 36.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 432nd 624 30.8%
2021 47.37 348th 820 57.6%
2023 29.19 537th 806 33.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.24 98th 166 41.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.82 223rd 617 63.9%
2021 60.03 253rd 818 69.1%
2023 47.79 346th 810 57.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.21 310th 802 61.3%
2023 32.90 488th 760 35.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.94 176th 390 54.9%
2023 17.65 126th 159 20.8%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph City Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 315th 436 27.8%
2019 37.66 217th 337 35.6%
2021 53.39 322nd 780 58.7%
2023 41.14 378th 675 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Joseph City Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 56 0 0 6 20 n/a n/a 0 82
2007 51 1 0 9 20 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 63 2 0 7 16 n/a n/a 0 88
2009 60 2 0 6 15 n/a n/a 0 83
2010 50 1 0 5 18 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 51 1 0 4 14 0 1 0 71
2012 51 0 0 5 7 0 3 0 66
2013 48 0 0 5 8 0 2 0 63
2014 46 0 0 6 9 0 4 0 65
2015 45 0 0 3 12 0 4 0 64
2016 44 0 0 7 8 0 3 0 62
2017 41 0 0 5 9 1 5 0 61
2018 43 0 0 8 8 1 4 0 64
2019 60 3 0 15 22 0 6 0 106
2020 52 3 0 23 22 0 11 0 111
2021 56 0 0 23 23 0 11 0 113
2022 56 0 0 22 29 0 10 0 117
2023 59 1 0 18 25 0 13 0 116

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph City Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 82 11.5 7.1 n/a
2007 81 10.8 7.5 43.2
2008 88 9.1 9.7 33
2009 83 9.1 9.1 10.8
2010 74 6.8 10.8 27
2011 71 6.7 10.4 39.4
2012 66 9.2 7.1 36.4
2013 63 9.2 6.7 39.7
2014 65 4.7 13.6 58.5
2015 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
2016 62 4.0 15.5 40.3
2017 61 4.0 15.2 37.7
2018 64 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 106 1.0 106.0 n/a
2020 111 1.0 111.0 11.7
2021 113 7.0 15.9 n/a
2022 117 11.5 10.1 n/a
2023 116 13.2 8.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph City Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 82 11.5 7.1 n/a
2007 81 10.8 7.5 43.2
2008 88 9.1 9.7 33
2009 83 9.1 9.1 10.8
2010 74 6.8 10.8 27
2011 71 6.7 10.4 39.4
2012 66 9.2 7.1 36.4
2013 63 9.2 6.7 39.7
2014 65 4.7 13.6 58.5
2015 64 4.0 16.0 n/a
2016 62 4.0 15.5 40.3
2017 61 4.0 15.2 37.7
2018 64 0.0 n/a n/a
2019 106 1.0 106.0 n/a
2020 111 1.0 111.0 11.7
2021 113 7.0 15.9 n/a
2022 117 11.5 10.1 n/a
2023 116 13.2 8.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph City Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $465 (9.1%) $4,700 (92.3%) $5,090
2020 $181 (2.7%) $6,548 (98.6%) $6,641
2021 $1,066 (14.6%) $6,598 (90.3%) $7,304
2022 $231 (3.3%) $6,954 (98.4%) $7,070

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph City Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 259th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 431st of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students106116
 9.4%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian2225
 13.6%
Asian00
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White6059
 1.7%
Two or More Races613
 116.7%

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Students at Joseph City Junior High School are 51% White, 22% American Indian, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 116 students attended Joseph City Junior High School.

Students who attend Joseph City Junior High School usually go on to attend Joseph City High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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