Southwest Alternative Middle School
Tel:
(520)225-6060
- Southwest Alternative Middle School serves 22 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Southwest Alternative Middle School's student population of 22 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 22 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southwest Alternative Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southwest Alternative Middle School is 0.64, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 62% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 41% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 18% | 38% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southwest Alternative Middle School is Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anna Lawrence Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anna Lawrence Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Pcjted - Southwest Alt. High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
6855 South Mark Road
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520)352-5833 0.0 9-12 n/a - Tucson Anna Lawrence Intermediate School Grades: 3-8 | 330 students
0.1 miles
4850 W. Jeffrey Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520)225-6060 0.1 3-8 330 - Tucson Calli Ollin Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 71 students
0.8 miles
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520)882-3029 0.8 9-12 71 - Tucson Hiaki High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 72 students
0.8 miles
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520)882-3029 0.8 9-12 72 - Tucson Harriet Johnson Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 222 students
1.0 miles
6060 South Joseph Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520)225-6060 1.0 PK-2 222
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