Amy L. Houston Academy

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
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
≤5%
45%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)
≤5%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
(17-18)
4%
6%
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Asian
(17-18)
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
(17-18)
47%
45%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
(17-18)
43%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
(17-18)
5%
38%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hawaiian
(17-18)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
n/a
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
5%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
97%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Amy L. Houston Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Amy L. Houston Academy often compared to?
Amy L. Houston Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
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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Event
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤5%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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