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#1367 of 2,006 schools in AZ
South Pointe Junior High School
Middle School · Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Junio (78965) · Phoenix, AZ
A Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Junio (78965) charter middle school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7878 N 16TH ST STE 150, Phoenix, AZ 85020
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at South Pointe Junior High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where South Pointe Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,412
Median home value
$400,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Sorrow AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| The Paideia Academy of South PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix IntermediateCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 99 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Junio (78965)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
South Pointe Junior High School is listed in Kaizen Education Foundation dba South Pointe Junio (78965); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pointe Junior High School
South Pointe Junior High School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Junio (78965), serving approximately 114 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,367 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pointe Junior High School
What grades does South Pointe Junior High School serve?
South Pointe Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Pointe Junior High School?
South Pointe Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
How does South Pointe Junior High School rank in AZ?
South Pointe Junior High School ranks #1,367 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is South Pointe Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pointe Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 South Pointe Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pointe Junior High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Pointe Junior High School a charter school?
Yes, South Pointe Junior High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Pointe Junior High School a Title I school?
No, South Pointe Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Phone
- (602) 243-8496
- Area population (ZIP 85020)
- 33,934
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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