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Pima Junior High School

Summary:

Pima Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Pima, Arizona, with a student population of 194. The school is part of the Pima Unified District, which is ranked 177 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pima Junior High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 30% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41%. In mathematics, the school's 7th-grade proficiency rate was 35%, while the state average was 30%. Compared to the nearby Safford Middle School and Thatcher Middle School, Pima Junior High School's test scores are generally lower, with Thatcher Middle School performing significantly better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Pima Junior High School has also experienced a concerning increase in dropout rates in recent years, reaching 8.8% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. In comparison, Safford Middle School had a 4.6% dropout rate in 2021-2022, which is still higher than the state average but lower than Pima Junior High School. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with some groups, such as multi-racial and English Language Learner students, performing relatively better than others. However, the school's performance for Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students was significantly lower, ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona middle schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 192 E. 200 S.
       Pima, AZ  85543

(928) 387-8101

District: Pima Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,107 Help


Students who attend Pima Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Gila Valley Learning Center
    Pima High School

Feeder schools for Pima Junior High School:

Elementary:    Pima Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
27.1%
American Indian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Compare Details Pima Junior High School ranks worse than 67.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.34. (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: White (69.3%), Hispanic (27.1%), American Indian (2.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pima Junior High School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pima Junior High School is $6,107.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pima Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pima Junior High School 371st of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Pima Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Pima Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pima Unified District 184th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pima Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.07 323rd 663 51.3%
2010 31.87 505th 692 27.0%
2011 45.09 379th 685 44.7%
2012 69.80 213th 772 72.4%
2013 59.62 308th 787 60.9%
2014 58.64 270th 690 60.9%
2015 53.69 199th 521 61.8%
2016 32.73 423rd 677 37.5%
2017 37.29 393rd 695 43.5%
2018 36.38 411th 711 42.2%
2019 19.74 488th 605 19.3%
2021 39.93 425th 832 48.9%
2022 29.95 382nd 605 36.9%
2023 26.70 598th 854 30.0%
2024 25.34 371st 550 32.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.17 210th 650 67.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.44 594th 789 24.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.61 405th 503 19.5%
2023 19.25 625th 717 12.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 441st 624 29.3%
2021 49.75 327th 820 60.1%
2023 21.41 651st 806 19.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 337th 617 45.4%
2019 17.00 357th 435 17.9%
2021 32.32 513th 818 37.3%
2023 30.36 540th 810 33.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.34 551st 573 3.8%
2023 37.40 247th 400 38.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 315th 543 42.0%
2021 23.54 679th 802 15.3%
2023 14.95 712th 760 6.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pima Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.68 372nd 436 14.7%
2019 6.54 325th 337 3.6%
2021 38.98 480th 780 38.5%
2022 9.14 426th 446 4.5%
2023 16.38 619th 675 8.3%
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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 Pima Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 86 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 83 0 0 30 3 n/a n/a 0 116
2006 81 1 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 109
2007 74 0 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2008 82 0 0 36 2 n/a n/a 0 120
2009 89 0 0 29 2 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 91 0 1 35 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2011 88 0 0 38 1 4 0 0 131
2012 81 0 0 38 0 4 1 0 124
2013 100 0 0 42 1 1 3 0 147
2014 94 0 2 34 3 0 5 0 138
2015 99 1 1 30 3 0 5 0 139
2016 90 2 1 33 3 0 4 0 133
2017 90 2 0 33 1 0 5 0 131
2018 89 3 0 37 1 0 5 0 135
2019 110 2 0 45 2 0 4 0 163
2020 130 2 1 40 3 0 1 0 177
2021 123 2 1 50 2 0 1 0 179
2022 128 3 0 50 3 0 2 0 186
2023 138 4 0 47 4 0 1 0 194
2024 133 1 0 52 5 0 1 0 192

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 Pima Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 120 n/a n/a 0.8
2005 116 n/a n/a 71.6
2006 109 5.0 21.8 0.9
2007 103 5.0 20.6 n/a
2008 120 5.0 24.0 n/a
2009 120 6.0 20.0 25
2010 129 5.0 25.8 n/a
2011 131 5.0 26.2 59.5
2012 124 5.0 24.8 37.1
2013 147 5.0 29.4 63.9
2014 138 5.0 27.6 48.6
2015 139 5.0 27.8 n/a
2016 133 5.0 26.6 42.9
2017 131 5.0 26.2 57.3
2018 135 4.0 33.7 n/a
2019 163 9.0 18.1 n/a
2020 177 9.0 19.6 41.2
2021 179 9.0 19.8 n/a
2022 186 10.0 18.6 16.1
2023 194 10.0 19.4 36.6
2024 192 12.0 16.0 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 Pima Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 120 n/a n/a 0.8
2005 116 n/a n/a 71.6
2006 109 5.0 21.8 0.9
2007 103 5.0 20.6 n/a
2008 120 5.0 24.0 n/a
2009 120 6.0 20.0 25
2010 129 5.0 25.8 n/a
2011 131 5.0 26.2 59.5
2012 124 5.0 24.8 37.1
2013 147 5.0 29.4 63.9
2014 138 5.0 27.6 48.6
2015 139 5.0 27.8 n/a
2016 133 5.0 26.6 42.9
2017 131 5.0 26.2 57.3
2018 135 4.0 33.7 n/a
2019 163 9.0 18.1 n/a
2020 177 9.0 19.6 41.2
2021 179 9.0 19.8 n/a
2022 186 10.0 18.6 16.1
2023 194 10.0 19.4 36.6
2024 192 12.0 16.0 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 Pima Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $126 (1.9%) $6,393 (98.9%) $6,465
2021 $03 (0.1%) $5,009 (100.0%) $5,011
2022 $49 (0.8%) $6,082 (99.6%) $6,107

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pima 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 598th 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 Students163194
 19%
African American24
 100%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4547
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White110138
 25.5%
Two or More Races41
 75%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pima Junior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 192 students attended Pima Junior High School.

Pima Junior High School ranks 371st of 550 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pima Junior High School usually go on to attend Gila Valley Learning Center

Students at Pima Junior High School are 69% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.


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