Coolidge Jr.
High School in Coolidge, AZ, serves 623 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 9%, significantly lower than the Arizona state average of 34% and the Coolidge Unified District average of 12%, showing a continued low performance trend.
Reading proficiency stands at 17%, lower than the state average of 40% but slightly higher than the district average of 16%, with scores declining from above 50% in 2014 to under 20% in recent years.
Science proficiency ranges from 10% to 14%, which is below the state average of 24%, indicating consistent challenges in science achievement.
Enrollment has increased to 623 students, with minority enrollment at 83%, reflecting a highly diverse student body consistent with the school's top 20% ranking for diversity among Arizona junior high schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- 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 688 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 146% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
688 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Engage, Challenge, Inspire - Every Student, Every Day
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
19:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
49%
Black
10%
6%
White
15%
33%
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
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Coolidge Unified District (4442)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
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?
688 students attend Coolidge Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coolidge Jr. High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coolidge Jr. High School?
Coolidge Jr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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).
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