Red Mesa Junior High School

Red Mesa Junior High School is a small public middle school in Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 79. The school is part of the Red Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 511 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Red Mesa Junior High School is performing significantly below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 4% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 27%. The school's performance is also below the district average, indicating systemic challenges within the Red Mesa Unified District. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 3.3% in 2021-2022 to 7.6% in 2016-2017, which are significantly higher than the state average for middle schools.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student expenditure of $27,734 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average for middle schools, the additional funding has not translated into improved educational outcomes for the students. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement. The school's location in a remote, rural area and its association with the low-performing Red Mesa Unified District likely contribute to the challenges it faces, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the specific needs of the student population.