Rhodes Junior High School

Summary:

Rhodes Junior High School is a public middle school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 679 students. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, Rhodes Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools, with a 1-star rating for most years.

The school faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with only 16% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 36% in the district and 41% statewide. The math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 5% of 7th-graders and 19% of 8th-graders scoring proficient or better. Rhodes Junior High School also has a higher dropout rate than the district and state averages, reaching 3.3% in the 2021-2022 school year. When compared to nearby schools like Kino Junior High School and Carson Junior High School, Rhodes consistently underperforms.

The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian students ranking 137 out of 247 Arizona middle schools, while Native American students ranked 148 out of 159. In contrast, English Language Learner students and Special Education students ranked near the bottom of the state. Additionally, Rhodes Junior High School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's declining performance over time and the disparities among student subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 1860 S Longmore
       Mesa, AZ  85202-5716


(480) 472-2300

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
485th of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,139 Help


Students who attend Rhodes Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Dobson High School

Feeder schools for Rhodes Junior High School:

Elementary:    Crismon Elementary School
    Guerrero Elementary School
    Redbird Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  658

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.0%
White:
13.1%
American Indian:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.9% Help


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Compare Details Rhodes Junior High School ranks worse than 88.2% of middle schools in Arizona. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.08. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65%), White (13.1%), American Indian (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rhodes Junior High School is 16.8, which is the 3rd best among 10 middle schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rhodes Junior High School is $8,139, which is the 2nd highest among 10 middle schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rhodes Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rhodes Junior High School 485th of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Rhodes Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 187th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rhodes Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 74.69 158th 663 76.2%
2010 67.87 202nd 692 70.8%
2011 59.65 257th 685 62.5%
2012 62.65 266th 772 65.5%
2013 52.43 374th 787 52.5%
2014 41.49 390th 690 43.5%
2015 25.04 389th 521 25.3%
2016 32.48 426th 677 37.1%
2017 23.17 531st 695 23.6%
2018 17.52 594th 711 16.5%
2019 8.99 583rd 605 3.6%
2021 27.90 568th 832 31.7%
2022 13.34 543rd 605 10.2%
2023 21.34 668th 854 21.8%
2024 14.08 485th 550 11.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.82 393rd 650 39.5%
2023 27.14 310th 384 19.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.27 167th 606 72.4%
2023 17.41 141st 145 2.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.32 162nd 178 9.0%
2021 40.15 426th 789 46.0%
2023 14.89 355th 363 2.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 464th 503 7.8%
2022 14.00 343rd 369 7.0%
2023 23.06 579th 717 19.2%
2024 18.75 273rd 320 14.7%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.82 4th 19 78.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.10 118th 257 54.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 561st 624 10.1%
2019 6.27 456th 466 2.1%
2021 30.92 531st 820 35.2%
2022 10.69 469th 494 5.1%
2023 20.56 663rd 806 17.7%
2024 11.01 353rd 386 8.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.31 21st 166 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.64 509th 617 17.5%
2019 6.02 429th 435 1.4%
2021 27.71 575th 818 29.7%
2022 11.59 437th 476 8.2%
2023 19.73 669th 810 17.4%
2024 10.59 340th 370 8.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.66 358th 404 11.4%
2023 41.35 137th 247 44.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.92 106th 125 15.2%
2021 35.61 360th 573 37.2%
2023 18.94 340th 400 15.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.81 507th 543 6.6%
2019 8.25 385th 387 0.5%
2021 29.31 580th 802 27.7%
2022 13.83 370th 392 5.6%
2023 20.36 642nd 760 15.5%
2024 17.70 277th 329 15.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.36 25th 62 59.7%
2021 47.49 129th 390 66.9%
2023 12.08 148th 159 6.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.81 77th 108 28.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rhodes Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 348th 436 20.2%
2019 2.34 335th 337 0.6%
2021 43.39 421st 780 46.0%
2022 13.13 414th 446 7.2%
2023 31.72 458th 675 32.1%
2024 23.58 225th 288 21.9%
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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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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, July 30, 2011

Open Quote i love this school. im so emotional that i can go to it (2011-2012), I WAS A 7TH GRADER THERE AND EVERYONE ONE WAS HELPFUL, THE SECURITY GUARD IS SOO NICE, THE LUNCHES ARE GREAT AT TIMES. I LOVE THE PRINCAPLE, AND THE TEEACHERS. THE ONLY THING KIDS WONT LIKE IS THE DRESS CODE AND PLANNERS WHICH IS A AGENDA AND ALMOST FOR GOT THERE IS THIS THING CALLED PRIDE OF STAMP. THAT IS WHEN YOU GO TO EVERY HOUR AND MUST GET A STAMP, YOU GET A GOOD STAMP IF YOU HAVE YOUR MATERIALS , HOMEWORK, AND YOUR NOT LATE. THE BAD STAMP IS IF YOU DONT HAVE YOUR MATERIALS, HOMEWORK, AND IF YOUR LATE YOU HAVE TO SERVE DETINTION WHICH IS CALLED RSR ITS ONLY ABOUT 30 MINTUTES. IF YOU SURVIVE WITH NO BAD STAMPS FOR 2 WEEKS AND GET A PARENT SIGNATURE IN THE PLANNERS YOU GET A FREE STAMP AND THAT IS WHEN IF YOUR GETTING A BAD STAMP YOU CAN REPLCE IT WITH A FREE STAMP AND DONT HAVE TO GO TO RSR. WELL I HOPE 2011-2012 STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE PLANNER THING Close Quote


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Open Quote Great school with great teachers. Just moved from California while I thought thier last school was tops this school beats it by far! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rhodes Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1340 24 42 74 3 n/a n/a -60 1423
1989 1328 24 49 72 6 n/a n/a -62 1417
1990 1353 22 42 69 9 n/a n/a -89 1406
1991 1306 21 49 79 9 n/a n/a -34 1430
1992 1273 25 43 94 7 n/a n/a 0 1442
1993 1301 39 42 103 12 n/a n/a 0 1497
1994 1350 49 56 93 11 n/a n/a 0 1559
1995 1320 25 71 117 15 n/a n/a 0 1548
1996 1320 25 71 117 15 n/a n/a 0 1548
1997 1254 38 62 126 9 n/a n/a 0 1489
1998 1119 39 74 120 10 n/a n/a 0 1362
1999 1048 41 66 131 14 n/a n/a 0 1300
2000 985 47 65 149 16 n/a n/a 0 1262
2001 967 33 52 151 18 n/a n/a 0 1221
2002 911 57 47 148 26 n/a n/a 0 1189
2003 911 57 47 148 26 n/a n/a 0 1189
2004 911 60 43 177 33 n/a n/a 0 1224
2005 831 60 40 199 31 n/a n/a 0 1161
2006 763 55 35 209 33 n/a n/a 0 1095
2007 667 60 34 217 27 n/a n/a 0 1005
2008 649 79 48 231 33 n/a n/a 0 1040
2009 644 82 45 271 38 n/a n/a 0 1080
2010 622 83 43 308 41 n/a n/a 0 1097
2011 403 96 35 373 46 2 0 0 955
2012 372 106 31 403 49 0 7 0 968
2013 344 86 23 534 60 1 8 0 1056
2014 308 64 26 564 68 1 7 0 1038
2015 279 59 28 554 60 0 5 0 985
2016 247 57 19 553 58 8 11 0 953
2017 232 70 11 558 50 7 9 0 937
2018 208 56 8 592 56 10 11 0 941
2019 189 68 9 596 56 15 21 0 954
2020 189 68 11 535 64 13 25 0 905
2021 165 63 14 490 58 8 18 0 816
2022 129 51 9 459 53 9 23 0 733
2023 101 50 4 432 64 7 21 0 679
2024 86 52 6 428 54 6 26 0 658

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 Rhodes Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1423 66.3 21.4 n/a
1989 1417 65.5 21.6 n/a
1990 1406 64.4 21.8 n/a
1991 1430 64.0 22.3 n/a
1992 1442 66.4 21.7 n/a
1993 1497 67.0 22.3 n/a
1994 1559 69.0 22.6 n/a
1995 1548 70.1 22.1 n/a
1996 1548 70.1 22.1 n/a
1997 1489 67.1 22.2 n/a
1998 1362 65.4 20.8 n/a
1999 1300 59.1 22.0 n/a
2000 1262 59.8 21.1 n/a
2001 1221 60.5 20.2 n/a
2002 1189 54.9 21.7 21
2003 1189 54.9 21.7 21
2004 1224 57.8 21.2 26.6
2005 1161 57.0 20.4 29.6
2006 1095 55.2 19.8 29.1
2007 1005 49.3 20.4 25
2008 1040 49.6 21.0 28
2009 1080 52.6 20.5 28.9
2010 1097 53.0 20.6 43.2
2011 955 47.1 20.2 60.3
2012 968 46.1 20.9 63
2013 1056 54.5 19.3 67.3
2014 1038 52.9 19.6 71.2
2015 985 52.0 18.9 65.3
2016 953 49.0 19.4 75.6
2017 937 49.2 19.0 76.4
2018 941 46.1 20.3 76
2019 954 50.0 19.0 73.9
2020 905 45.1 20.0 72.9
2021 816 45.1 18.0 n/a
2022 733 44.1 16.5 31.9
2023 679 41.0 16.5 67.9
2024 658 38.9 16.8 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 Rhodes Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1423 66.3 21.4 n/a
1989 1417 65.5 21.6 n/a
1990 1406 64.4 21.8 n/a
1991 1430 64.0 22.3 n/a
1992 1442 66.4 21.7 n/a
1993 1497 67.0 22.3 n/a
1994 1559 69.0 22.6 n/a
1995 1548 70.1 22.1 n/a
1996 1548 70.1 22.1 n/a
1997 1489 67.1 22.2 n/a
1998 1362 65.4 20.8 n/a
1999 1300 59.1 22.0 n/a
2000 1262 59.8 21.1 n/a
2001 1221 60.5 20.2 n/a
2002 1189 54.9 21.7 21
2003 1189 54.9 21.7 21
2004 1224 57.8 21.2 26.6
2005 1161 57.0 20.4 29.6
2006 1095 55.2 19.8 29.1
2007 1005 49.3 20.4 25
2008 1040 49.6 21.0 28
2009 1080 52.6 20.5 28.9
2010 1097 53.0 20.6 43.2
2011 955 47.1 20.2 60.3
2012 968 46.1 20.9 63
2013 1056 54.5 19.3 67.3
2014 1038 52.9 19.6 71.2
2015 985 52.0 18.9 65.3
2016 953 49.0 19.4 75.6
2017 937 49.2 19.0 76.4
2018 941 46.1 20.3 76
2019 954 50.0 19.0 73.9
2020 905 45.1 20.0 72.9
2021 816 45.1 18.0 n/a
2022 733 44.1 16.5 31.9
2023 679 41.0 16.5 67.9
2024 658 38.9 16.8 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rhodes Junior High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $134 (1.4%) $25 (0.3%) $292 (3.0%) $6,448 (67.1%) $3,008 (31.3%) $9,456 (98.4%) $9,614
2020 $668 (11.1%) $374 (6.2%) $1,710 (28.4%) $5,347 (88.8%) n/a $4,982 (82.7%) $6,024
2021 $543 (7.5%) $60 (0.8%) $1,146 (15.9%) $6,078 (84.5%) $513 (7.1%) $6,591 (91.6%) $7,194
2022 $797 (9.8%) $35 (0.4%) $1,629 (20.0%) $6,848 (84.1%) $459 (5.6%) $7,307 (89.8%) $8,139

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rhodes 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)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 583rd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 668th 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 Students954679
 28.8%
African American6850
 26.5%
American Indian5664
 14.3%
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic596432
 27.5%
Pacific Islander157
 53.3%
White189101
 46.6%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.9%67.9%
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Students at Rhodes Junior High School are 65% Hispanic, 13% White, 8% American Indian, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Rhodes Junior High School ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Arizona middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 658 students attended Rhodes Junior High School.

Students who attend Rhodes Junior High School usually go on to attend Dobson High School


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