Serving 623 students in grades 6-8, Coolidge Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coolidge Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coolidge Jr. High School's student population of 623 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coolidge Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coolidge Jr. High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1758 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
10%
6%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coolidge Jr. High School's ranking?
Coolidge Jr. High School is ranked #1758 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Coolidge Jr. High School?
623 students attend Coolidge Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coolidge Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge Jr. High School?
Coolidge Jr. High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coolidge Jr. High School offer ?
Coolidge Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coolidge Jr. High School part of?
Coolidge Jr. High School is part of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District.
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