Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Mascot
Griffins
School Rankings
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary 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 Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary 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
#1779 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
6%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
41%
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffins
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School's ranking?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is ranked #1779 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School?
289 students attend Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School offer ?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School part of?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA South Pointe Eleme (79233) School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School located?
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba South Pointe Elementary School is located in the South Tempe neighborhood of Tempe, AZ. There are 22 other public schools located in South Tempe.
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