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Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 124 students in Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,467 Schools
# Students
124 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#605 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)89.5%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
% American Indian
7%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
47%
49%
% Black
40%
6%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,097 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,766 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,097
$14,465
Spending / Student
$16,766
$13,877
Best Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pointe Junior High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District?
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District manages 1 public schools serving 124 students.
What is the rank of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District?
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District is ranked #580 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District?
47% of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District?
Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,766 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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