Serving 124 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Pointe Junior High School's student population of 124 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Dream, Believe, Grow!
School Rankings
South Pointe Junior High 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 South Pointe Junior High School is 0.62, 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
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
40%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
2%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)96%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
80%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 22-year historical data
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 #1873 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend South Pointe Junior High School?
124 students attend South Pointe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of South Pointe Junior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Pointe Junior High School?
South Pointe Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Pointe Junior High School offer ?
South Pointe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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