Serving 114 students in grades 6-8, South Pointe Junior 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Pointe Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Pointe Junior High School's student population of 114 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
5
School Motto
Dream, Believe, Grow!
School Rankings
South Pointe Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pointe Junior High School is 0.60, 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
#1873 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
48%
Black
40%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pointe Junior High School's ranking?
South Pointe Junior High School is ranked #1873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend South Pointe Junior High School?
114 students attend South Pointe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South Pointe Junior High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Pointe Junior High School offer ?
South Pointe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Pointe Junior High School part of?
South Pointe Junior High School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Junio (78965) School District.
In what neighborhood is South Pointe Junior High School located?
South Pointe Junior High School is located in the South Mountain Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 45 other public schools located in South Mountain Village.
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