Serving 42 students in grades Kindergarten-8, New West School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 79%).
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-79%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
79%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
19%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
76%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New West School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend New West School?
42 students attend New West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of New West School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does New West School offer ?
New West School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is New West School part of?
New West School is part of New West School District.
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