Serving 153 students in grades 6-8, South Pointe Junior High 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Pointe Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Pointe Junior High School's student population of 153 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Pointe Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pointe Junior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1812 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
47%
Black
31%
6%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
80%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pointe Junior High School's ranking?
South Pointe Junior High School is ranked #1812 out of 1,854 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend South Pointe Junior High School?
153 students attend South Pointe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Pointe Junior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does South Pointe Junior High School offer ?
South Pointe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Pointe Junior High School part of?
South Pointe Junior High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District.
In what neighborhood is South Pointe Junior High School located?
South Pointe Junior High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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