The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
956 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
53 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)10%
6%
Asian
(09-10)2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)71%
41%
Black
(09-10)9%
6%
White
(09-10)8%
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend Powell Junior High School?
956 students attend Powell Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Powell Junior High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is Powell Junior High School part of?
Powell Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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