Dilkon’s public schools score below 51% of Arizona districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 21% of Dilkon’s students scored proficient, below the Arizona average (35%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Dilkon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dilkon’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 86 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Dilkon’s, its schools beat 69%, higher than their 49% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona (the state reports Dilkon’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Holbrook Unified District spends $14,474 per student and Joseph City Unified District $16,773, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Dilkon’s grade
B−: better than 49% of Arizona school districts. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Dilkon, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Dilkon · depends on your address
Indian Wells Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 328 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Indian Wells
Joseph City Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 190 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
Kindergarten in Dilkon · depends on your address
Indian Wells Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 328 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Indian Wells
Joseph City Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 190 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
Park Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 161 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Holbrook
1st grade in Dilkon · depends on your address
Indian Wells Elementary
Grades PK–8 · 328 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Indian Wells
Joseph City Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 190 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
Park Elementary School
Grades K–8 · 161 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Holbrook
9th grade in Dilkon · depends on your address
Holbrook High School
Grades 9–12 · 660 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Holbrook
Joseph City High School
Grades 9–12 · 128 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
10th grade in Dilkon · depends on your address
Holbrook High School
Grades 9–12 · 660 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Holbrook
Joseph City High School
Grades 9–12 · 128 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
11th grade in Dilkon · depends on your address
Holbrook High School
Grades 9–12 · 660 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Holbrook
Joseph City High School
Grades 9–12 · 128 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
12th grade in Dilkon · depends on your address
Holbrook High School
Grades 9–12 · 660 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Holbrook
Joseph City High School
Grades 9–12 · 128 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Joseph City
Dilkon runs its own schools through grade 12 (Holbrook Unified District). From grade PK, students attend the Joseph City Unified District. Its school is in Indian Wells. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Dilkon
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Dilkon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Dilkon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Dilkon | B− | Holbrook Unified District PK–12 · Joseph City Unified District PK–12 |
Every school in Dilkon
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Dilkon’s schools
Are Dilkon’s schools good?
On Arizona’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Dilkon children attend score below 51% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 69%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Dilkon in?
Two districts: Holbrook Unified District runs grades PK–12, and Joseph City Unified District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Dilkon kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Holbrook High School and Joseph City High School.
What is Dilkon’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Holbrook Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Dilkon spend per student?
$14,474 in Holbrook Unified District and $16,773 in Joseph City Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Dilkon families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.