Southwest Junior High School

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Southwest Junior High School ranks 285 th of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southwest Junior High School is a public middle school in San Luis, Arizona, serving 679 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Gadsden Elementary District, which is ranked 219 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest Junior High School consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39% of 7th-grade students and 34% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41% and 35%. The school also has a very high percentage of students (91.9%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.9% to 2.2%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as San Luis Middle School and Fourth Avenue Junior High School, Southwest Junior High School performs similarly in terms of academic achievement, with even lower test scores in some areas. However, the school's predominantly Hispanic student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students contribute to these challenges. Targeted interventions and additional resources may be needed to improve student outcomes at Southwest Junior High School.

Detail:

Public 7-8

963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349

(928) 627-6581

District: Gadsden Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285^th of 533 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,164

Students who attend Southwest Junior High School usually attend:

High:

San Luis High School

Feeder schools for Southwest Junior High School:

Elementary:	Cesar Chavez Elementary
	Desert View Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 27.1

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.7%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southwest Junior High School ranks worse than 53.5% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.54. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Junior High School is 27.1. (See more...)

Compare Southwest Junior High School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Junior High School is $8,164.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Junior High School 285^th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Southwest Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Gadsden Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden Elementary District 219^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	31.08	487^th	663	26.5%
2010	33.38	479^th	692	30.8%
2011	33.80	469^th	685	31.5%
2012	29.64	599^th	772	22.4%
2013	40.79	488^th	787	38.0%
2014	28.26	517^th	690	25.1%
2015	24.80	391^st	521	25.0%
2016	35.36	404^th	677	40.3%
2017	37.49	391^st	695	43.7%
2018	32.11	457^th	711	35.7%
2019	30.48	388^th	605	35.9%
2021	33.44	501^st	832	39.8%
2022	30.70	370^th	605	38.8%
2023	39.52	444^th	854	48.0%
2024	36.54	285^th	533	46.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.56	26^th	31	16.1%
2021	47.99	141^st	606	76.7%
2023	16.13	143^rd	145	1.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.72	332^nd	789	57.9%
2023	18.26	331^st	363	8.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	48.54	218^th	503	56.7%
2022	40.21	201^st	369	45.5%
2023	44.73	334^th	717	53.4%
2024	59.67	90^th	314	71.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	88.63	1^st	7	85.7%
2019	71.85	1^st	2	50.0%
2021	49.60	8^th	29	72.4%
2022	31.82	2^nd	2	0.0%
2023	35.64	11^th	19	42.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	38.76	347^th	624	44.4%
2019	27.45	323^rd	466	30.7%
2021	36.49	455^th	820	44.5%
2022	27.03	353^rd	494	28.5%
2023	33.87	481^st	806	40.3%
2024	23.54	272^nd	379	28.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.38	364^th	617	41.0%
2019	22.67	325^th	435	25.3%
2021	32.37	510^th	818	37.7%
2022	26.40	340^th	476	28.6%
2023	42.18	389^th	810	52.0%
2024	32.12	228^th	356	36.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	46.82	239^th	543	56.0%
2019	39.40	210^th	387	45.7%
2021	41.87	394^th	802	50.9%
2022	36.80	228^th	392	41.8%
2023	47.46	323^rd	760	57.5%
2024	45.97	138^th	322	57.1%

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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 Southwest Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	1	0	0	537	0	n/a	n/a	538
2006	1	0	0	599	0	n/a	n/a	600
2007	1	0	0	580	0	n/a	n/a	581
2008	2	0	0	610	0	n/a	n/a	612
2009	1	0	0	662	0	n/a	n/a	663
2010	0	0	0	702	0	n/a	n/a	702
2011	0	0	0	696	0	0	0	696
2012	2	0	0	648	0	0	0	650
2013	1	0	0	682	1	0	0	684
2014	0	0	2	720	1	0	0	723
2015	1	0	1	749	0	0	0	751
2016	2	1	0	785	0	0	0	788
2017	1	1	0	800	0	0	0	802
2018	2	0	0	808	0	0	0	810
2019	1	0	0	738	0	0	0	739
2020	1	0	0	664	0	0	0	665
2021	0	0	0	644	0	0	0	644
2022	1	0	0	656	0	0	1	658
2023	2	0	0	677	0	0	0	679

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 Southwest Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	538	21.0	25.6	99.4
2006	600	25.0	24.0	99.5
2007	581	27.0	21.5	99.5
2008	612	28.0	21.9	99.5
2009	663	27.5	24.1	99.5
2010	702	30.0	23.4	94.6
2011	696	39.0	17.8	99.6
2012	650	28.0	23.2	99.5
2013	684	31.0	22.0	99.6
2014	723	27.0	26.7	99.6
2015	751	29.0	25.8	0.4
2016	788	29.0	27.1	99.6
2017	802	17.0	47.1	99.6
2018	810	15.0	54.0	91.9
2019	739	17.0	43.4	91.9
2020	665	19.0	35.0	91.9
2021	644	17.0	37.8	n/a
2022	658	25.0	26.3	91.8
2023	679	25.0	27.1	91.9

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 Southwest Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	538	21.0	25.6	99.4
2006	600	25.0	24.0	99.5
2007	581	27.0	21.5	99.5
2008	612	28.0	21.9	99.5
2009	663	27.5	24.1	99.5
2010	702	30.0	23.4	94.6
2011	696	39.0	17.8	99.6
2012	650	28.0	23.2	99.5
2013	684	31.0	22.0	99.6
2014	723	27.0	26.7	99.6
2015	751	29.0	25.8	0.4
2016	788	29.0	27.1	99.6
2017	802	17.0	47.1	99.6
2018	810	15.0	54.0	91.9
2019	739	17.0	43.4	91.9
2020	665	19.0	35.0	91.9
2021	644	17.0	37.8	n/a
2022	658	25.0	26.3	91.8
2023	679	25.0	27.1	91.9

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 Southwest 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	$806 (10.2%)	$77 (1.0%)	$1,689 (21.3%)	$5,952 (75.1%)	$1,094 (13.8%)	$7,045 (88.9%)	$7,928
2020	$823 (12.2%)	$130 (1.9%)	$1,777 (26.4%)	$5,150 (76.6%)	$621 (9.2%)	$5,771 (85.8%)	$6,724
2021	$685 (9.1%)	$236 (3.1%)	$1,605 (21.3%)	$5,503 (72.9%)	$1,121 (14.9%)	$6,624 (87.8%)	$7,544
2022	$727 (8.9%)	$480 (5.9%)	$1,934 (23.7%)	$6,330 (77.5%)	$627 (7.7%)	$6,957 (85.2%)	$8,164

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 388^th of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 444^th of 854 Middle schools	12.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	739	679	8.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	738	677	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	2	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.9%	91.9%	0%

Schools Near Southwest Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (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 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 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
Southwest Junior High School	Public	7-8	963 N.8th Avenue	San Luis	85349	Yuma County	Gadsden Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 627-6581	679	25	27.1	91.9%	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	677 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.5	285^th of 533 public middle schools	46.5%		39.5	444^th of 854 public middle schools	48.0%	159		39.0	34.0		28.0	28.0	$8,164	$727	$480	$1,934	$6,330	$627	$6,957
San Luis Middle School	Public	6-8	1135 N. Main St	San Luis	85349	Yuma County	Gadsden Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 627-6921	570	19	30.0	95.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	570 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.1	454^th of 533 public middle schools	14.8%		23.7	638^th of 854 public middle schools	25.3%	184		21.0	23.0		18.0	14.0	$8,757	$1,066	$646	$2,778	$6,302	$743	$7,045
Somerton Middle School	Public	6-8	1011 North Somerton Ave.	Somerton	85350	Yuma County	Somerton Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 341-6100	625	35	17.8	86.9%	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	603 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.5	475^th of 533 public middle schools	10.9%		25.1	618^th of 854 public middle schools	27.6%	143		28.0	18.0		11.0	9.0	$7,412	$390	$51	$831	$5,885	$1,085	$6,971
Crane Middle School	Public	6-8	4450 W 32nd St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-3200	610	26	23.4	66.9%	51 (8.4%)	6 (1.0%)	532 (87.2%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.5%)	19.9	411^th of 533 public middle schools	22.9%		36.2	480^th of 854 public middle schools	43.8%	69		30.0	24.0		15.0	19.0	$8,658	$880	$331	$2,090	$5,798	$1,649	$7,447
Centennial Middle School	Public	6-8	2650 W 20th St	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Crane Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 373-3300	715	33	21.6	76.8%	57 (8.0%)	11 (1.5%)	626 (87.6%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	24.9	362^nd of 533 public middle schools	32.1%		35.8	488^th of 854 public middle schools	42.9%	126		32.0	24.0		22.0	24.0	$8,510	$768	$276	$1,812	$5,851	$1,615	$7,466
R Pete Woodard Junior High School	Public	6-8	2250 S 8th Ave	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Yuma Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 502-7200	628	32	19.6	63.9%	81 (12.9%)	12 (1.9%)	514 (81.8%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	21.9	391^st of 533 public middle schools	26.6%		28.7	572^nd of 854 public middle schools	33.0%	181	37.0	35.0	26.0	16.0	17.0	15.0	$6,431	$1,213	$1,244	$3,669	$3,968	$06	$3,974
Gila Vista Junior High School	Public	6-8	2245 S Arizona Ave	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Yuma Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 502-7100	553	20	27.6	76.7%	80 (14.5%)	10 (1.8%)	453 (81.9%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	14	469^th of 533 public middle schools	12.0%		21.4	667^th of 854 public middle schools	21.9%	198	27.0	32.0	19.0	10.0	12.0	8.0	$7,251	$1,020	$1,379	$3,419	$4,503	$349	$4,852
Fourth Avenue Junior High School	Public	6-8	450 S 4th Ave	Yuma	85364	Yuma County	Yuma Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 502-7000	374	22	17.0	86.6%	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.3%)	353 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	23.0		12.0				$9,764	$1,706	$1,308	$4,721	$6,208	$542	$6,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Southwest Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Southwest Junior High School usually go on to attend San Luis High School

How many students attend Southwest Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended Southwest Junior High School.

What district is Southwest Junior High School in?

Gadsden Elementary District

What is the racial makeup of Southwest Junior High School?

Students at Southwest Junior High School are 100% Hispanic.

Is Southwest Junior High School a good school?

Southwest Junior High School ranks 285^th of 533 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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