B+
Above Average
80/100

Wallace Jr High School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1320 W 18TH ST # 1090, Parker, AZ 85344
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 43rd percentile in Arizona
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 78th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
297
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%43/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%78/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 55% 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 +7 points better 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 proficiency21% (−22 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−21 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
White37%32%reading -23 pts, math -26 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -12 pts, math -16 pts10th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native12%12%reading -7 pts, math -7 pts30th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income19%20%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts12th 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 1320 W 18TH ST # 1090
City Parker
ZIP Code 85344
District 0405980
NCES School ID 040598001977
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85344

Understanding the community around Wallace Jr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,295
Per Capita Income $30,879
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 81.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $168,800
Median Rent $703
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wallace Jr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 43.8%
American Indian 32.0%
White 15.8%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Asian 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 297
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wallace Jr High School?
Wallace Jr High School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Wallace Jr High School?
Wallace Jr High School has 297 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Wallace Jr High School serve?
Wallace Jr High School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wallace Jr High School receive per student?
Wallace Jr High School receives $14,240 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wallace Jr High School in 85344 ▼
Avg Home Value
$366,125
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
36.4%

Other Schools in 85344

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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