J. O. Combs Middle School

J. O. Combs Middle School is a K-5 school of average-sized scale in San Tan Valley, Arizona, overseen by J O Combs Unified School District (4445), hosting 581 students in grades K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 29% larger than the state mean of about 451.

J O Combs Unified School District (4445) runs 10 schools in total, collectively educating 3,934 students. J. O. Combs Middle School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, J. O. Combs Middle School lists that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest is composed of 44% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 62% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, J. O. Combs Middle School logs 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 20.0:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, Pinal County reports that the typical household earns roughly $80,266 per year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pinal County runs 155 public schools (combined enrollment of about 63,837 students), of which J. O. Combs Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Ellsworth Elementary School, around 0.6 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

J. O. Combs Middle School operates from a residential location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at J. O. Combs Middle School has ticked down 20%, going from 728 students in 2018 to 581 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 58% to 45%.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.