D
Needs Improvement
46/100

John M Andersen Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1255 N DOBSON RD, Chandler, AZ 85224
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Arizona
Growth
D
Students gain 0.60 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 8th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
743
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%8/100Students gain 0.60 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 1st percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency34% (−9 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−16 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%37%reading -13 pts, math -21 pts25th percentile (list)
Black37%22%reading +8 pts, math -3 pts52nd percentile (list)
Hispanic26%20%reading -8 pts, math -13 pts18th percentile (list)
Asian50%30%reading -20 pts, math -43 pts9th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native30%30%reading +11 pts, math +11 pts78th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%35%reading +1 pts, math -15 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income27%20%reading -5 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1255 N DOBSON RD
City Chandler
ZIP Code 85224
District 0401870
NCES School ID 040187001400
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85224

Understanding the community around John M Andersen Jr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,121
Per Capita Income $43,819
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%
High School or Higher 94.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $358,400
Median Rent $1,671
Owner-Occupied 51.1%
Renter-Occupied 48.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John M Andersen Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.2%
White 19.9%
Black 10.6%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian 2.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 743
Teachers (FTE) 40.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John M Andersen Jr High School?
John M Andersen Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John M Andersen Jr High School?
John M Andersen Jr High School has 743 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does John M Andersen Jr High School serve?
John M Andersen Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does John M Andersen Jr High School receive per student?
John M Andersen Jr High School receives $11,696 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John M Andersen Jr High School in 85224 ▼
Avg Home Value
$456,254
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,719
1-Year Change
+0.2%
% Renters
48.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026