The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (17-18)
114 students

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
44%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(17-18)4%
6%

Asian
(17-18)n/a
3%

Hispanic
(17-18)47%
45%

Black
(17-18)43%
5%

White
(17-18)5%
38%

Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)1%
3%


Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
5%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
97%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amy L. Houston Academy?
114 students attend Amy L. Houston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Amy L. Houston Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amy L. Houston Academy offer ?
Amy L. Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Amy L. Houston Academy part of?
Amy L. Houston Academy is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 07, 2024 (Monday)
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