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Schools in Joseph City · Joseph City Unified District

Joseph City’s public schools outscore 52% of Arizona districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Joseph City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
36%
▼ 4 pts vs AZ 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
32%
▼ 3 pts vs AZ 35%
2021–22
Spent per student
$16.8K
▲ 36% vs AZ $12.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
9.9
AZ 17.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
415 students on the public path
In brief

Joseph City’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,773 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Joseph City Junior High School, then Joseph City High School. See the path ↓

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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Joseph City’s grade

B− Test scores

B−: better than 52% of Arizona school districts. Test scores are below the Arizona average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Arizona school districts we grade (577)Better than 52%
Lower resultsHigher results
Arizona towns with similar household incomes (142)Better than 49%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 232 test results could put Joseph City anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Joseph City’s students in the tested grades sat them (234 in math, 231 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Joseph City, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Joseph City Elementary SchoolJoseph City Unified DistrictA−
7–8Joseph City Junior High SchoolJoseph City Unified DistrictB
9–12Joseph City High SchoolJoseph City Unified DistrictB

Joseph City’s public schools are run by Joseph City Unified District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Joseph City Unified DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 415 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 9.9 per teacher (AZ 17.2)
$16,773AZ $12,318 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading36%
State average 40.4% · 231 students tested
Math32%
State average 34.8% · 234 students tested

Joseph City vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Joseph City’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Joseph CityB−Joseph City Unified District

Every school in Joseph City

3 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).

District schools in Joseph Cityby address
Joseph City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A−
190 students13:1Rate it →
Joseph City Junior High School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B
97 students7:1Rate it →
Joseph City High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
128 students9:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (NAVIT - Joseph City High School).

Questions about Joseph City’s schools

Are Joseph City’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools Joseph City children attend outscore 52% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Joseph City in?

Joseph City Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 415 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Joseph City kids go to high school?

Joseph City High School, with 128 students; its own test results earn a B.

How much does Joseph City spend per student?

$16,773 in Joseph City Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.