San Manuel Junior High School

San Manuel Junior High School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in San Manuel, Arizona, with a student population of around 120. The school is part of the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District, which is ranked 486 out of 540 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, San Manuel Junior High School consistently performs below the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 16% of 6th graders, 22% of 7th graders, and 3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 42%. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also concerning, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has had fluctuating dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 5% in recent years, which are generally higher than the state average.

The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic and Native American students, is not being adequately supported. The performance of these subgroups, as well as other underserved groups like English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is significantly lower than the state averages. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its diverse student population.