J. O. Combs Middle School

J O Combs Unified School District (4445)

37611 N PECAN CRK
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

combsms.jocombs.org/

655 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

J. O. Combs Middle School, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, serves as a central academic hub within the J. O. Combs Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. Their curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, J. O. Combs Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong community ties and promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence. By utilizing modern educational resources and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of high school and beyond, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

655

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. O. Combs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	234
Black	23
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

White
338 (51.6 %)
Hispanic
234 (35.7 %)
Two or More
39 (6.0 %)
Black
23 (3.5 %)
American Indian
14 (2.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
Phone:	(480)882-3510
Website:	http://combsms.jocombs.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 314

Grade 8 341