Willis Junior High School

About Willis Junior High School

Willis Junior High School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Willis, Texas. It serves grades 7-9 and has a student population of over 900. The school is known for its commitment to providing a quality education and creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Willis Junior High School offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities. In the classroom, students are exposed to a rigorous curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school offers a variety of electives, including art, music, physical education, and foreign language.
Outside of the classroom, students can participate in a variety of clubs and activities, such as art club, debate team, drama club, robotics, and student council. The school also has a number of athletics teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
At Willis Junior High School, students are encouraged to strive for excellence in all aspects of their lives. The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and become successful, productive members of society.

Address:	401 S Mcqueen Rd Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone:	(480) 883-5700
Site:	cusd80.com
Grades:	7-8
Enrollment:	998 students

Overview Willis Junior High School

Willis Junior High School serves 998 students in grades 7-8.
Willis Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Willis Junior High School

Willis Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Willis Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.