Rhodes Junior High School

www.mpsaz.org/rhodes

679 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Rhodes Junior High School, located at 1860 S. Longmore in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district, which is the largest school district in the state. The school serves students in grades 7 and 8, providing a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. With a commitment to the district’s mission, Rhodes focuses on fostering a supportive learning community that emphasizes both core academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for young adolescents.

The school offers a diverse range of opportunities for its students, including extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses that allow students to explore their interests and build new skills. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Rhodes Junior High aims to prepare its student body for success in high school and beyond. Families and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, and contact information by visiting their official website at http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes.

679

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rhodes Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	432
Black	50
Asian	4
Two or More	21
American Indian	64
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
432 (63.6 %)
White
101 (14.9 %)
American Indian
64 (9.4 %)
Black
50 (7.4 %)
Two or More
21 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-2300
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 325

Grade 8 354