Phoenix Program
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(253) 841-8630
Phoenix Program serves 127 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Phoenix Program placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Phoenix Program places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Phoenix Program's student population of 127 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 127 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Phoenix Program is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Phoenix Program is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1276 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 5% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 64% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 40-44% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Puyallup School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Phoenix Program is Walker High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stewart Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Puyallup Walker High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 123 students10
0.0 miles
5715 Milwaukee Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8781 0 8-12 123 - Puyallup Stewart Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 350 students10
0.8 miles
426 4th Ave Ne
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8743 0.8 PK-6 350 - Puyallup Open Doors Puyallup Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 142 students
1.1 miles
716 South Hill Park Drive, Sui
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8630 1.1 9-12 142 - Puyallup Psd Special Services Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 133 students
1.1 miles
Puyallup School District Speci
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8700 1.1 PK-12 133 - Puyallup Puyallup Parent Partnership Program Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 1 student10
1.1 miles
716 South Hill Park Drive, Sui
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8630 1.1 K-8 1
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