- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tuba City, AZ
Tuba City Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Tuba City Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040868000814
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuba City Junior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Tuba City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuba City Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuba City Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Tuba City, AZ.
School address
District: Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) · Arizona
NCES ID 040868000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Tuba City Junior High School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 040868000814 · Tuba City, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 8.5:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuba City High School (666 students)
Tuba City Junior High School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Tuba City Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuba City High
Tuba City High School
666 students
- Tuba City Elem
Tuba City Elementary School
406 students
- This school 230
Tuba City Junior High School
230 students
- Nizhoni Accele 36
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
36 students
- Tsinaabaas Hab 29
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
29 students
- Dzil Libei Ele 14
Dzil Libei Elementary School
14 students
What this shows Tuba City Junior High School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuba City Junior High School compares
Tuba City Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 50% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 6% in Arizona - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 271 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 169.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.3%
Asian 0.9%
White 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Tuba City Junior High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) reports $17,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuba City Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuba City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuba City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nizhoni Accelerated Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dzil Libei Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuba City Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 36
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuba City Junior High School
How many students attend Tuba City Junior High School?
Tuba City Junior High School has 230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tuba City, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuba City Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuba City Junior High School is 8.5:1, which is 50% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuba City Junior High School?
76.7% of students at Tuba City Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuba City Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Tuba City Junior High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.3% of enrollment, in Tuba City, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuba City Junior High School?
Tuba City Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tuba City Junior High School rank among public schools in Tuba City?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuba City Junior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Tuba City, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tuba City on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Besides Tuba City Junior High School, Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) also operates Tuba City High School (666 students), Tuba City Elementary School (406 students), and Nizhoni Accelerated Academy (36 students). See the Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) district page for the complete list.