Southwest Alternative Middle School serves 22 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
41%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Southwest Alternative Middle School?
22 students attend Southwest Alternative Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Southwest Alternative Middle School students are American Indian, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Alternative Middle School?
Southwest Alternative Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Alternative Middle School offer ?
Southwest Alternative Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southwest Alternative Middle School part of?
Southwest Alternative Middle School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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