Southwest Alternative Middle School (Closed 2012)
- Southwest Alternative Middle School served 22 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| 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 |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | ≤20% | 62% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 40-59% | 77% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 41% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 18% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (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 and elementary school is Anna Lawrence Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
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- 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 | 323 students
0.1 miles
4850 W. Jeffrey Rd
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 225-6060 0.1 3-8 323 - Tucson Envision High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 6 students
0.8 miles
4747 W. Calle Vicam
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 882-3029 0.8 9-12 6 - Tucson Harriet Johnson Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 203 students
1.0 miles
6060 South Joseph Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85757
(520) 225-6060 1.0 PK-2 203 - Tucson Maldonado Amelia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 280 students
1.9 miles
3535 W. Messala Way
Tucson, AZ 85746
(520) 908-4100 1.9 PK-5 280
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