Summary:
The Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio district in Arizona operates a single middle school, South Pointe Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in the state, with a ranking of 836 out of 854 schools in the most recent school year.
South Pointe Junior High School's student population is predominantly Hispanic (55.64%) and African American (30.83%), with a significant majority (79.7%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from just 3% to 17% in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests significant equity gaps in educational opportunities and outcomes for the school's predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $13,805, which is above the state average, the resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has a relatively high dropout rate of 8.5%, which is a concern and may be linked to the broader challenges the school faces in supporting its students' academic and social-emotional needs. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes, equity, and student support will be crucial for the school's future success.
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