Serving 679 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 27:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Southwest Jr. High School's student population of 679 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1006 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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?
679 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 27:1, 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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