How many students attend South Pointe Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 114 students attended South Pointe Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Pointe Junior High School?

Students at South Pointe Junior High School are 49% Hispanic, 40% African American, 6% American Indian, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

South Pointe Junior High School

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South Pointe Junior High School is a public charter middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 133 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kaizen Education Foundation district, which is ranked 535 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Pointe Junior High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly minority (30.83% African American, 55.64% Hispanic, and 6.77% Native American) and from low-income families (79.7% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Arizona, with proficiency rates ranging from just 2% to 17% in English Language Arts and 3% to 5% in Mathematics. Its dropout rates, ranging from 2.8% to 8.5% over the past five years, are also significantly higher than the state and district averages. In comparison, nearby schools like Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT), Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes, and ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School generally perform better academically.

Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,997 in 2018-2019 to $13,805 in 2021-2022, the additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes for South Pointe Junior High School. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, who rank 380 out of 400 and 713 out of 760 middle schools in the state, respectively. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased support for students, and a review of the school's educational strategies and practices.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042-6564

(602) 243-8496

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,805

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 114

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.1%

African American:

40.4%

American Indian:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.7%

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Student Body

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Rank History for all students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	3.50	654^th	663	1.4%
2010	2.66	681^st	692	1.6%
2011	2.49	678^th	685	1.0%
2012	8.75	737^th	772	4.5%
2013	9.29	747^th	787	5.1%
2014	3.85	680^th	690	1.4%
2016	7.97	669^th	677	1.2%
2017	9.16	680^th	695	2.2%
2018	5.60	708^th	711	0.4%
2021	12.87	803^rd	832	3.5%
2023	10.36	836^th	854	2.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.68	477^th	650	26.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.99	612^th	789	22.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.57	503^rd	503	0.0%
2023	11.97	706^th	717	1.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	40.20	126^th	257	51.0%

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Rank History for Female students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	6.22	620^th	624	0.6%
2021	14.61	774^th	820	5.6%
2023	11.75	775^th	806	3.8%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.50	155^th	166	6.6%

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Rank History for Male students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	8.32	608^th	617	1.5%
2021	13.67	786^th	818	3.9%
2023	10.31	795^th	810	1.9%

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Rank History for African American students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	17.31	117^th	125	6.4%
2021	29.85	428^th	573	25.3%
2023	12.58	380^th	400	5.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	4.99	543^rd	543	0.0%
2021	17.93	756^th	802	5.7%
2023	14.78	713^th	760	6.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.81	282^nd	390	27.7%

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Rank History for White students at South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.26	741^st	780	5.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Pointe Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	15	0	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	24
2002	18	7	0	26	1	n/a	n/a	52
2003	18	7	0	26	1	n/a	n/a	52
2004	25	5	2	17	2	n/a	n/a	51
2005	21	6	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	58
2006	12	5	1	18	2	n/a	n/a	38
2008	5	28	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	53
2009	17	77	0	89	3	n/a	n/a	186
2010	16	109	0	86	7	n/a	n/a	218
2011	9	115	0	118	10	0	5	257
2012	12	108	0	136	16	0	6	278
2013	7	98	1	120	18	2	4	250
2014	6	82	1	115	14	3	6	227
2015	1	44	0	78	4	0	1	128
2016	6	42	0	85	6	0	2	141
2017	6	57	0	70	5	0	1	139
2018	7	69	0	74	9	0	1	160
2019	11	79	0	83	12	0	1	186
2020	7	62	0	106	6	0	2	183
2021	5	57	0	97	7	1	4	171
2022	3	48	0	84	7	0	11	153
2023	6	41	0	74	9	0	3	133
2024	3	46	0	56	7	0	2	114

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Pointe Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	24	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	52	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	52	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	51	n/a	n/a	94.1
2005	58	n/a	n/a	94.8
2006	38	n/a	n/a	92.1
2008	53	n/a	n/a	92.5
2009	186	n/a	n/a	90.9
2010	218	n/a	n/a	95.4
2011	257	n/a	n/a	94.2
2012	278	n/a	n/a	94.2
2013	250	n/a	n/a	90
2014	227	n/a	n/a	98.7
2015	128	n/a	n/a	0
2016	141	n/a	n/a	97.9
2017	139	n/a	n/a	97.8
2018	160	n/a	n/a	85.6
2019	186	n/a	n/a	85.5
2020	183	n/a	n/a	79.8
2021	171	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	153	n/a	n/a	79.7
2023	133	n/a	n/a	79.7
2024	114	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Pointe Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	24	n/a	0.0	n/a
2002	52	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	52	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	51	n/a	n/a	94.1
2005	58	n/a	n/a	94.8
2006	38	n/a	n/a	92.1
2008	53	n/a	n/a	92.5
2009	186	n/a	n/a	90.9
2010	218	n/a	n/a	95.4
2011	257	n/a	n/a	94.2
2012	278	n/a	n/a	94.2
2013	250	n/a	n/a	90
2014	227	n/a	n/a	98.7
2015	128	n/a	n/a	0
2016	141	n/a	n/a	97.9
2017	139	n/a	n/a	97.8
2018	160	n/a	n/a	85.6
2019	186	n/a	n/a	85.5
2020	183	n/a	n/a	79.8
2021	171	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	153	n/a	n/a	79.7
2023	133	n/a	n/a	79.7
2024	114	n/a	n/a	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Pointe Junior High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,691 (18.8%)	$175 (1.9%)	$3,558 (39.5%)	$4,128 (45.9%)	$3,002 (33.4%)	$7,130 (79.2%)	$8,997
2020	$1,162 (11.8%)	$1,772 (18.0%)	$4,097 (41.5%)	$3,937 (39.9%)	$2,996 (30.4%)	$6,933 (70.3%)	$9,868
2021	$2,145 (19.5%)	$1,470 (13.4%)	$5,759 (52.5%)	$3,997 (36.4%)	$3,366 (30.7%)	$7,363 (67.1%)	$10,978
2022	$2,950 (21.4%)	$2,945 (21.3%)	$8,844 (64.1%)	$4,617 (33.4%)	$3,294 (23.9%)	$7,911 (57.3%)	$13,805

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Pointe Junior High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	133	28.5%
African American	79	41	48.1%
American Indian	12	9	25%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	83	74	10.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	6	45.5%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.5%	79.7%	5.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
South Pointe Junior High School	Public, Charter	6-8	217 E Olympic Dr	Phoenix	85042	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 243-8496	114				3 (2.6%)	46 (40.4%)	56 (49.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)				27.0								$13,805	$2,950	$2,945	$8,844	$4,617	$3,294	$7,911
Kyrene Altadena Middle School	Public	5-8	14620 S. Desert Foothills Blvd	Phoenix	85048	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-6000	914	40	22.9		535 (58.5%)	30 (3.3%)	204 (22.3%)	48 (5.3%)	10 (1.1%)	4 (0.4%)	83 (9.1%)	77.8	102^nd of 550 public middle schools	81.5%		89.3	63^rd of 854 public middle schools	92.6%	39			68.0	71.0	54.0		46.0	57.0	45.0		48.0	$5,056	$213	$00	$426	$4,669	$174	$4,843
Kyrene Centennial Middle School	Public	5-8	13808 S 36th St	Phoenix	85044	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-6400	570	35	16.5		113 (19.8%)	128 (22.5%)	198 (34.7%)	15 (2.6%)	53 (9.3%)	5 (0.9%)	58 (10.2%)	25.1	373^rd of 550 public middle schools	32.2%		40	437^th of 854 public middle schools	48.8%	64			29.0	41.0	22.0		24.0	28.0	22.0		15.0	$6,269	$268	$00	$536	$5,778	$223	$6,000
South Valley Prep and Arts School	Public, Charter	5-8	4039 E Raymond St Ste 3	Phoenix	85040	Maricopa County	South Valley Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(877) 225-2118	228				17 (7.5%)	83 (36.4%)	112 (49.1%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)			34.0	24.0								$9,211	$1,846	$300	$3,991	$3,780	$3,285	$7,065
ASU Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	735 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 496-3100	416				34 (8.2%)	58 (13.9%)	297 (71.4%)	4 (1.0%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	16.6	464^th of 550 public middle schools	15.6%		20.1	689^th of 854 public middle schools	19.3%	225		19.0	24.0	25.0	26.0	12.0		14.0		14.0	16.0		$00			$00
Kyrene Akimel A-Al Middle School	Public	5-8	2720 E Liberty Ln	Phoenix	85048	Maricopa County	Kyrene Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 541-5800	801	45	17.7		313 (39.1%)	84 (10.5%)	270 (33.7%)	24 (3.0%)	29 (3.6%)	8 (1.0%)	73 (9.1%)	50.6	234^th of 550 public middle schools	57.5%		62.3	257^th of 854 public middle schools	69.9%	23			50.0	57.0	40.0		33.0	39.0	28.0		32.0	$5,640	$230	$00	$461	$5,084	$326	$5,410
Wilson Elementary School	Public	4-8	2929 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85008	Maricopa County	Wilson Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 683-2400	511	29	17.6		10 (2.0%)	50 (9.8%)	439 (85.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	14.7	478^th of 550 public middle schools	13.1%		17.4	736^th of 854 public middle schools	13.8%	258	20.0	11.0	13.0	22.0				23.0	14.0			$21,264	$3,602	$1,976	$9,180	$12,754	$2,932	$15,686
Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT)	Public	7-8	3900 S 55th Ave	Phoenix	85043	Maricopa County	Riverside Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 272-0006	56	1	56.0		5 (8.9%)	9 (16.1%)	38 (67.9%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)				60.0	65.0							$7,978	$712	$2,845	$4,269	$1,303	$3,119	$4,421
Morris K. Udall Escuela de Bellas Artes	Public	6-8	3348 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85009	Maricopa County	Isaac Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 442-2700	555	32	17.3		10 (1.8%)	16 (2.9%)	525 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8.3	540^th of 550 public middle schools	1.8%		15.5	767^th of 854 public middle schools	10.2%	227			15.0	19.0	17.0		10.0	8.0			8.0		$00			$00
Isaac Middle School	Public	6-8	3402 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85009	Maricopa County	Isaac Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 455-6800	487	30	16.2		6 (1.2%)	20 (4.1%)	456 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	9.1	534^th of 550 public middle schools	2.9%		13.5	797^th of 854 public middle schools	6.7%	263			11.0	9.0	17.0				13.0		13.0		$00			$00

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