Summary:
The 86503 zip code in Arizona is home to a single middle school, Chinle Junior High School, which serves grades 7-8. The school is located within the Chinle Unified District, an area that serves a high-need population.
Chinle Junior High School is not a standout performer, with proficiency rates on standardized tests significantly below the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 15% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 30% statewide. In English Language Arts, the proficiency rates for 7th and 8th graders were 28% and 32%, respectively, compared to 42% and 40% statewide. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, going from 739 out of 854 Arizona middle schools in 2022-2023 to 409 out of 552 in 2024-2025.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of $17,471 in the 2021-2022 school year, Chinle Junior High School's academic performance remains poor. The school's dropout rate of 5.2% in the 2023-2024 school year is also concerning. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.6 is relatively low, indicating smaller class sizes, this has not translated into improved student outcomes. Addressing the significant achievement gaps and improving student performance should be a top priority for the school and the district.
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