Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School in Tempe, AZ, serves 289 students in grades Kâ6 with a nearly equal gender balance of 49% male and 51% female, and 99% minority enrollment primarily consisting of Hispanic (139) and Black (119) students.
Math proficiency at the school is reported between 6â9%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%, and reading proficiency is 15â19%, also below the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency is at or below 10%, which is lower than the state average of 24%, and the overall testing rank places the school in the bottom 50% among Arizona public schools.
The school's student enrollment has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 268 and 313 students over recent years, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch has consistently been high at approximately 92%.
The school ranking showed a slight improvement from #2060 in 2019 to #1779 in 2023 but remains in the lower half statewide.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
92%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
91%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Griffins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School's ranking?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is ranked #1779 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School?
322 students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School offer ?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School part of?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Eleme (79233) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School located?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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