Serving 107 students in grades 5-12, Phoenix School At Southwest Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools's student population of 107 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7819 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix School At Southwest Schools's ranking?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is ranked #7819 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Phoenix School At Southwest Schools often compared to?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Public Schools College &career Prep Academy, T H Rogers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools?
The graduation rate of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is 60-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Phoenix School At Southwest Schools?
107 students attend Phoenix School At Southwest Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Phoenix School At Southwest Schools students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Phoenix School At Southwest Schools offer ?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Phoenix School At Southwest Schools part of?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is part of Southwest School District.
In what neighborhood is Phoenix School At Southwest Schools located?
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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