Serving 428 students in grades 7-8, Emily Gray Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emily Gray Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Emily Gray Junior High School's student population of 428 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Emily Gray Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily Gray Junior High School is 0.45, 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
#411 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
71%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Emily Gray Junior High School's ranking?
Emily Gray Junior High School is ranked #411 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Emily Gray Junior High School?
428 students attend Emily Gray Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Emily Gray Junior High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily Gray Junior High School?
Emily Gray Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emily Gray Junior High School offer ?
Emily Gray Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emily Gray Junior High School part of?
Emily Gray Junior High School is part of Tanque Verde Unified District (4408) School District.
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