Southwest Elementary School

Summary:

Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Roosevelt Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a student population of 534 as of the 2022-2023 school year, with a predominantly Hispanic student body (80.71%).

Despite serving a high-needs student population, Southwest Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools, with low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 15% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 41% statewide. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student subgroups, with most performing in the bottom quartile. Additionally, Southwest Elementary has elevated dropout rates and spends less per student than the state average, which may contribute to its academic challenges.

Interestingly, the other public schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Ignacio Conchos School and John R Davis School, also face similar academic and demographic challenges, suggesting systemic issues within the Roosevelt Elementary District. In contrast, the nearby charter schools, like EAGLE College Prep and Sun Valley Academy, generally outperform the district's public schools, suggesting that alternative educational models may better serve the needs of this community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1111 W Dobbins Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85041-8312


(602) 232-4270

District: Roosevelt Elementary District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,311 Help


Students who attend Southwest Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cesar Chavez High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  534

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.7%
White:
8.2%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Compare Details Southwest Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southwest Elementary School ranks worse than 82.2% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.51. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.7%), White (8.2%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 16.6. 12 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Elementary School is $13,311, which is the 10th highest among 4 elementary schools in the Roosevelt Elementary District.
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SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Elementary School 438th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Southwest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 26.28 842nd 1062 20.7%
2010 28.91 827th 1090 24.1%
2011 21.84 910th 1075 15.3%
2012 26.69 944th 1141 17.3%
2013 20.78 1031st 1158 11.0%
2014 12.26 1014th 1079 6.0%
2015 10.92 909th 955 4.8%
2016 15.60 953rd 1079 11.7%
2017 30.52 743rd 1106 32.8%
2018 19.99 908th 1109 18.1%
2019 10.37 983rd 1039 5.4%
2021 15.27 1111th 1226 9.4%
2022 12.19 899th 1000 10.1%
2023 14.54 1129th 1245 9.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.46 477th 1027 53.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 30.85 270th 451 40.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.42 1017th 1201 15.3%
2023 34.23 533rd 820 35.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.99 605th 820 26.2%
2022 17.86 553rd 618 10.5%
2023 19.81 986th 1116 11.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.86 324th 423 23.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.85 843rd 1023 17.6%
2021 14.32 1138th 1219 6.6%
2023 15.65 1094th 1219 10.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Foster Care students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.03 293rd 306 4.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.58 815th 1032 21.0%
2021 18.66 1049th 1220 14.0%
2022 6.01 818th 830 1.4%
2023 17.12 1058th 1216 13.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.08 424th 895 52.6%
2023 14.33 577th 607 4.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.34 776th 911 14.8%
2019 16.31 643rd 709 9.3%
2021 18.40 1103rd 1198 7.9%
2023 18.05 1042nd 1170 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.00 641st 654 2.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.76 961st 1161 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southwest Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.61 347th 663 47.7%
2010 44.88 382nd 692 44.8%
2011 25.80 539th 685 21.3%
2012 34.33 552nd 772 28.5%
2013 25.05 657th 787 16.5%
2014 18.90 594th 690 13.9%
2016 28.47 465th 677 31.3%
2017 18.02 592nd 695 14.8%
2018 24.48 530th 711 25.5%
2019 23.48 449th 605 25.8%
2021 23.30 641st 832 23.0%
2023 21.14 672nd 854 21.3%
2024 17.51 438th 533 17.8%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.18 573rd 650 11.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.99 471st 789 40.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 311th 503 38.2%
2023 28.36 514th 717 28.3%
2024 24.86 227th 314 27.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.07 147th 257 42.8%
2023 53.08 20th 64 68.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.43 469th 624 24.8%
2021 24.31 632nd 820 22.9%
2023 25.80 574th 806 28.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.93 423rd 617 31.4%
2019 37.54 239th 435 45.1%
2021 23.85 639th 818 21.9%
2023 15.30 735th 810 9.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.80 474th 573 17.3%
2023 62.31 108th 400 73.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.10 366th 543 32.6%
2019 28.33 266th 387 31.3%
2021 26.92 619th 802 22.8%
2023 22.92 607th 760 20.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.07 239th 780 69.4%
2022 75.39 56th 446 87.4%
2023 70.35 141st 675 79.1%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Sunday, October 21, 2018

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Enrollment information for Southwest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 211 20 3 167 6 n/a n/a 1 408
1989 195 37 3 187 3 n/a n/a 122 547
1990 267 34 n/a 269 12 n/a n/a 54 636
1991 277 77 2 304 9 n/a n/a -35 634
1992 259 71 2 344 9 n/a n/a 1 686
1993 276 66 0 349 9 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 249 62 0 357 6 n/a n/a 0 674
1995 182 75 1 421 15 n/a n/a 0 694
1996 182 75 1 421 15 n/a n/a 0 694
1997 180 41 1 433 16 n/a n/a 0 671
1998 178 50 1 467 9 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 165 56 1 481 7 n/a n/a 0 710
2000 142 51 1 418 8 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 134 46 1 447 9 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 99 51 2 528 10 n/a n/a 0 690
2003 99 51 2 528 10 n/a n/a 0 690
2004 99 69 0 561 14 n/a n/a 0 743
2005 79 58 0 593 19 n/a n/a 0 749
2006 70 46 1 556 15 n/a n/a 0 688
2007 53 47 0 621 15 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 44 39 0 602 23 n/a n/a 0 708
2009 33 31 0 559 15 n/a n/a 0 638
2010 36 33 2 533 22 n/a n/a 0 626
2011 39 17 3 491 19 1 1 0 571
2012 34 19 4 472 15 1 4 0 549
2013 41 18 3 469 9 0 3 0 543
2014 41 11 0 447 9 0 2 0 510
2015 34 16 3 432 10 0 4 0 499
2016 42 20 1 390 12 1 8 0 474
2017 39 18 1 383 15 1 4 0 461
2018 33 18 1 433 16 1 5 0 507
2019 40 39 2 478 14 0 7 0 580
2020 40 37 1 493 14 0 15 0 600
2021 28 38 1 449 13 4 7 0 540
2022 28 25 0 440 11 5 9 0 518
2023 44 34 0 431 10 4 11 0 534

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 21.3 19.1 n/a
1989 547 23.6 23.1 n/a
1990 636 26.5 24.0 n/a
1991 634 29.5 21.4 n/a
1992 686 30.5 22.4 n/a
1993 700 30.5 23.0 n/a
1994 674 34.0 19.8 n/a
1995 694 35.5 19.5 n/a
1996 694 35.5 19.5 n/a
1997 671 35.5 18.9 n/a
1998 705 28.5 24.7 n/a
1999 710 32.5 21.8 n/a
2000 620 33.0 18.8 n/a
2001 637 36.5 17.5 n/a
2002 690 36.5 18.9 n/a
2003 690 36.5 18.9 n/a
2004 743 38.5 19.3 71.7
2005 749 40.5 18.5 82.1
2006 688 53.5 12.9 90.4
2007 736 40.5 18.2 79.9
2008 708 36.4 19.5 29
2009 638 36.0 17.7 91.8
2010 626 31.0 20.1 86.4
2011 571 28.0 20.3 4
2012 549 23.0 23.8 6
2013 543 21.0 25.8 12.2
2014 510 22.0 23.1 7.6
2015 499 26.0 19.1 0
2016 474 23.0 20.6 99.4
2017 461 23.1 19.9 99.3
2018 507 22.0 23.0 84.8
2019 580 25.0 23.2 84.8
2020 600 33.0 18.1 90
2021 540 33.0 16.3 n/a
2022 518 61.0 8.4 90
2023 534 32.0 16.6 84.8

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 408 21.3 19.1 n/a
1989 547 23.6 23.1 n/a
1990 636 26.5 24.0 n/a
1991 634 29.5 21.4 n/a
1992 686 30.5 22.4 n/a
1993 700 30.5 23.0 n/a
1994 674 34.0 19.8 n/a
1995 694 35.5 19.5 n/a
1996 694 35.5 19.5 n/a
1997 671 35.5 18.9 n/a
1998 705 28.5 24.7 n/a
1999 710 32.5 21.8 n/a
2000 620 33.0 18.8 n/a
2001 637 36.5 17.5 n/a
2002 690 36.5 18.9 n/a
2003 690 36.5 18.9 n/a
2004 743 38.5 19.3 71.7
2005 749 40.5 18.5 82.1
2006 688 53.5 12.9 90.4
2007 736 40.5 18.2 79.9
2008 708 36.4 19.5 29
2009 638 36.0 17.7 91.8
2010 626 31.0 20.1 86.4
2011 571 28.0 20.3 4
2012 549 23.0 23.8 6
2013 543 21.0 25.8 12.2
2014 510 22.0 23.1 7.6
2015 499 26.0 19.1 0
2016 474 23.0 20.6 99.4
2017 461 23.1 19.9 99.3
2018 507 22.0 23.0 84.8
2019 580 25.0 23.2 84.8
2020 600 33.0 18.1 90
2021 540 33.0 16.3 n/a
2022 518 61.0 8.4 90
2023 534 32.0 16.6 84.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,318 (13.3%) $623 (6.3%) $3,260 (32.8%) $6,301 (63.4%) $1,702 (17.1%) $8,002 (80.5%) $9,944
2020 $2,145 (19.5%) $796 (7.2%) $5,086 (46.3%) $6,520 (59.3%) $1,530 (13.9%) $8,050 (73.2%) $10,991
2021 $3,114 (22.9%) $1,562 (11.5%) $7,789 (57.4%) $6,874 (50.6%) $2,025 (14.9%) $8,899 (65.6%) $13,574
2022 $1,613 (12.1%) $1,359 (10.2%) $4,584 (34.4%) $9,003 (67.6%) $1,336 (10.0%) $10,339 (77.7%) $13,311

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 983rd of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1129th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.9%
Ranks 449th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 672nd of 854 Middle schools
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students580534
 7.9%
African American3934
 12.8%
American Indian1410
 28.6%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic478431
 9.8%
Pacific Islander04
White4044
 10%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%84.8%
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Students at Southwest Elementary School are 81% Hispanic, 8% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Southwest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cesar Chavez High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 534 students attended Southwest Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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