Queen Creek Junior High School

20435 S OLD ELLSWORTH RD
QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142

qcjhs.qcusd.org/

657 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Queen Creek Middle School, located in the heart of Queen Creek, Arizona, serves as a vital component of the Queen Creek Unified School District. The school provides a dedicated learning environment for students in the middle school grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, the institution prepares students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond its academic program, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive community culture. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student-led initiatives, Queen Creek Middle School aims to nurture well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community. With its commitment to high educational standards and student engagement, the school remains a focal point for families in the region, striving to empower its student body to achieve success in a rapidly evolving world.

657

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Queen Creek Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	170
Black	24
Asian	13
Two or More	35
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
407 (61.9%)
Hispanic
170 (25.9%)
Two or More
35 (5.3%)
Black
24 (3.7%)
Asian
13 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Phone:	(480)987-5940
Website:	http://qcjhs.qcusd.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
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 7 351

Grade 8 306