Rhodes Junior High School in Mesa, AZ serves grades 7–9 with an enrollment of 658 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which has remained stable in recent years.
Math proficiency is 15%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Mesa Unified District average of 33%, showing a decline from 63% proficiency in 2012.
Reading proficiency is 20%, lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 38%, with scores declining since 2012 when proficiency was near 79%.
Science proficiency stands at 14%, below the state average of 24% and district average of 22%.
Minority enrollment is 87%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 32% in 2022 to 55% in 2023, indicating a significant rise in students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rhodes Junior High School's student population of 658 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rhodes Junior 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 Rhodes Junior High School is 0.55, 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
#1548 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
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 Rhodes Junior High School's ranking?
Rhodes Junior High School is ranked #1548 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Rhodes Junior High School often compared to?
Rhodes Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kino Junior High School, Fremont Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Rhodes Junior High School?
658 students attend Rhodes Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rhodes Junior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rhodes Junior High School?
Rhodes Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rhodes Junior High School offer ?
Rhodes Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rhodes Junior High School part of?
Rhodes Junior High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
In what neighborhood is Rhodes Junior High School located?
Rhodes Junior High School is located in the Dobson Ranch neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 4 other public schools located in Dobson Ranch.
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