Westwind Intermediate School (Closed 2012)

9040a West Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (14-15)
612 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
28 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
56%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westwind Intermediate 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 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
76%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westwind Intermediate 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 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Westwind Intermediate School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
American Indian
(14-15)
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Westwind Intermediate School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
(14-15)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westwind Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
(14-15)
89%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westwind Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
(14-15)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westwind Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
White
(14-15)
6%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westwind Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hawaiian
(14-15)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Westwind Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westwind Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
99%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westwind Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Westwind Intermediate School?
612 students attend Westwind Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Westwind Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does Westwind Intermediate School offer ?
Westwind Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Westwind Intermediate School part of?
Westwind Intermediate School is part of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District.

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