Smith Junior High School

www.mpsaz.org/smith

841 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Junior High School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Mesa Public Schools district and serves students in the seventh and eighth grades. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Smith Junior High aims to equip its students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for future success in both their educational and personal lives.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These offerings are designed to help students explore their interests, build social connections, and develop leadership qualities. With a focus on inclusive practices and modern learning strategies, Smith Junior High strives to create a well-rounded school experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on academic achievement.

841

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	383
Black	31
Asian	13
Two or More	34
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
383 (45.5 %)
White
353 (42.0 %)
Two or More
34 (4.0 %)
Black
31 (3.7 %)
American Indian
21 (2.5 %)
Asian
13 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)

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)472-9900
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/smith
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 7 406

Grade 8 435