John M Andersen Jr High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chandler, Arizona 85224 · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
#120 of 203 middle schools in Arizona
#12927 of 15,369 nationally
About John M Andersen Jr High School
John M Andersen Jr High School is a public middle located in Chandler, in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 772 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 120th of 203 ranked middle schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 772.
There are 58 schools in Chandler; John M Andersen Jr High School ranks 55th of 56 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John M Andersen Jr High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John M Andersen Jr High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John M Andersen Elementary School
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students · 243 m away
Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
565 students · 1.1 km away
Dobson Academy The - A Ball Charter School
Chandler · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
386 students · 1.5 km away
Paragon Science Academy
Chandler · Charter other · Grades K–12
601 students · 1.9 km away
Bright Beginnings School #1
Chandler · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
199 students · 1.9 km away
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Chandler · Charter high · Grades 6–12
716 students · 1.9 km away
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Chandler · Charter other · Grades K–12
536 students · 1.9 km away
Pomeroy Elementary School
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
512 students · 2.1 km away
Knox Gifted Academy
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
653 students · 2.1 km away
Arizona College Prep Middle School
Chandler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
907 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John M Andersen Jr High School a good school?
John M Andersen Jr High School has a Success Index (US) of 24.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #120 of 203 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John M Andersen Jr High School rank in Arizona?
John M Andersen Jr High School ranks #120 of 203 middle schools in Arizona and #12927 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John M Andersen Jr High School?
John M Andersen Jr High School had 772 students in 2025.
Is John M Andersen Jr High School a elementary school or a high school?
John M Andersen Jr High School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John M Andersen Jr High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John M Andersen Jr High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.