publicmiddleGrade 7-8

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High

7655 S Higley Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, United States

+1 (480) 224-2400

http://www.cusd80.com/pjhs

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Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Overview

About This School

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is a public middle in Queen Creek, Arizona, serving 1,171 students in grades Grade 7-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 with 58 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $72,229. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 390:1. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup consists of 68% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or More Races, 3% Asian, and 3% Black students.

1,171

Total Students

Grade 7-8

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

58 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-8

County

Maricopa County

Students per Counselor

390:1

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

19:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.4:1

State Avg: 17.5:1

390

Students per Counselor

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$72,229

City Avg: $60,396

State Avg: $56,704

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio19:1

Students per Counselor390:1

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High Student Demographics

Student Body

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,171 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.55%

Hispanic18.79%

Asian3.16%

Black3.25%

Two or More Races6.23%

Native American0.94%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High

Q: What is Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?

A: Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is a middle public located in Queen Creek.

Q: How many students attend Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?

A: Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High has approximately 1,171 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is 19:1.

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Detailed Information about Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High

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About Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High - Queen Creek, AZ

Quick Facts about Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
School Name	Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-8
Location	7655 S Higley Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Queen Creek, AZ
County	Maricopa County
Phone	+1 (480) 224-2400
Total Students	1,171
Student-Teacher Ratio	19:1
Full-Time Teachers	58
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High

What is Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is a middle public located in Queen Creek.

How many students attend Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?

Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High has approximately 1,171 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High is 19:1.

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