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#1330 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho
Elementary School · Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Eleme (79233)
1290 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 117, Tempe, AZ 85281
Enrollment
289
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
289
Score
5.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arizona schools
#1,330 of 2,006
In Tempe
#34 of 52
public schools
Academic growth
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho is a public elementary school in Tempe, AZ, part of Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Eleme (79233). Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho serves approximately 289 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th. Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
Structured state assessment records for Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- AZ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
73% of students at Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho — Students at Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho Compares
See how Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
1290 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 117, Tempe, AZ 85281
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. George Gervin Prep Academy (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Irene Lopez School (rated 7.7/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. Additionally, South Mountain Preparatory Academy (rated 7.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Phoenix), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tempe, see our Tempe schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85281 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,084
Median Home Value
$364,200
Median Rent
$1,531/mo
Population
70,726
College Educated
48.7%
Homeownership
23.8%
Avg Commute
21.1 min
Poverty Rate
26.2%
Median Age
25.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho serve?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
How does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho rank in AZ?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho ranks #1,330 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho's MySchoolScout rating?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho a charter school?
Yes, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho a Title I school?
No, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary Scho is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.0%
- Phone
- (602) 276-1943
Resources & Links
District
Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Eleme (79233)- District Enrollment
- 289
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,666
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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