Amy L. Houston Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (17-18)
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)4%
6%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(17-18)47%
45%
Black
(17-18)43%
5%
White
(17-18)5%
38%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)1%
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
97%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Amy L. Houston Academy often compared to?
Amy L. Houston Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amy L. Houston Academy?
114 students attend Amy L. Houston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Amy L. Houston Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amy L. Houston Academy offer ?
Amy L. Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Amy L. Houston Academy part of?
Amy L. Houston Academy is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
In what neighborhood is Amy L. Houston Academy located?
Amy L. Houston Academy 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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