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Southwest Jr. High School

963 N.8th Avenue
San Luis, AZ 85349
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 639 students in grades 7-8, Southwest Jr. High 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 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Southwest Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Southwest Jr. High School's student population of 639 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
639 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Southwest Jr. High 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 Jr. High School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1006 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southwest Jr. High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southwest Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southwest Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southwest Jr. High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southwest Jr. High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southwest Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southwest Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Jr. High School's ranking?
Southwest Jr. High School is ranked #1006 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Southwest Jr. High School often compared to?
Southwest Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Southwest Jr. High School?
639 students attend Southwest Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Southwest Jr. High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Jr. High School?
Southwest Jr. High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Jr. High School offer ?
Southwest Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Southwest Jr. High School part of?
Southwest Jr. High School is part of Gadsden Elementary District (4505) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 639 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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