Augustus H Shaw Junior School (Closed 2017)

Augustus H Shaw Junior School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 38%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (14-15)
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(14-15)
13%
38%
(14-15)
14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(14-15)
1%
5%
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(14-15)
82%
45%
Black
(14-15)
14%
5%
White
(14-15)
3%
40%
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
90%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AZ state average).
How many students attend Augustus H Shaw Junior School?
377 students attend Augustus H Shaw Junior School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Augustus H Shaw Junior School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Augustus H Shaw Junior School offer ?
Augustus H Shaw Junior School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Augustus H Shaw Junior School part of?
Augustus H Shaw Junior School is part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256).

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