Southwest Elementary School
Tel:
(602)232-4270
- Southwest Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Southwest Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 461 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Southwest Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.29, 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 | #1561 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 45% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 99% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Roosevelt Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Southwest Elementary School is South Pointe High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley View School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley View School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Valley View School Grades: K-8 | 595 students
0.6 miles
8220 S 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602)233-4980 0.6 K-8 595 - Phoenix South Pointe High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 440 students
1.0 miles
8325 South Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602)243-0600 1.0 9-12 440 - Phoenix Maxine O Bush Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 482 students
1.2 miles
602 E Siesta Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602)232-4260 1.2 PK-8 482 - Phoenix South Pointe Junior High School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 139 students
1.3 miles
217 E. Olympic Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602)953-2933 1.3 6-8 139 - Phoenix Eagle College Prep Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 719 students
1.5 miles
2450 West South Mountain Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602)323-5400 1.5 K-8 719
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