Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Southwest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southwest Elementary School is ranked #1639 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
507 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Southwest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Southwest Elementary School located?
Southwest Elementary School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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The nearest high school to Southwest Elementary School is South Pointe High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Valley View School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
