R E Simpson School
5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 971 elementary school students from grades 4-8
- Ranks 575th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5330 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Alhambra Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,226
- Students Per Teacher: 21.7
- Enrolled Students: 14,422
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 971
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 47.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 20.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 486 (50.1%)
- Females: 485 (49.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 54 (5.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 762 (78.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 816 (84.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 49 | 5.0% |
| Black | 61 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 747 | 76.9% |
| White | 58 | 6.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade | 211 | 21.7% |
| 5th Grade | 199 | 20.5% |
| 6th Grade | 194 | 20.0% |
| 7th Grade | 187 | 19.3% |
| 8th Grade | 180 | 18.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 64%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:37%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $50,406
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,261 | 39% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $56,747 | 62% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews
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4 reviews for R E Simpson School
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on September 09, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i want to be able contact my childs teacher
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 04, 2010
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- had a great time
- Reviewed by Student on December 05, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - why uniforms
- Reviewed by Student on December 15, 2006
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- great school!
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that R E Simpson School performed on average worse than many other schools across the state on AIMS state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Writing
AIMS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 56.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 88.0% | - |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 68.0% | 74.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 61.0% | 71.0% |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 67.0% | - |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 60.0% | 69.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 46.0% | 61.0% |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 41.0% | - |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 33.0% | 53.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 61.0% | 73.0% | - |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 58.0% | 70.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 53.0% | 58.0% |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 64.0% | - |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 70.0% | 70.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 63.0% | 72.0% |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 62.0% | - |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 57.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 69.0% | - |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 51.0% | 65.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 54.0% | 56.0% |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 65.0% | - |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 63.0% | 67.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 70.0% | 78.0% |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 59.0% | - |
| 2008 | 47.0% | 58.0% | 68.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 58.0% | 73.0% |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 77.0% | - |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 62.0% | 72.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 52.0% | 57.0% |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 67.0% | - |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 68.0% | 71.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 72.0% | 77.0% |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 66.0% | - |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 62.0% | 70.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 70.0% | - |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 54.0% | 65.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 50.0% | 57.0% |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 59.0% | - |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 56.0% | 62.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 65.0% | 73.0% |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 68.0% | - |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 40.0% | 58.0% |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 42.0% | - |
| 2008 | 18.0% | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 75.0% | 79.0% | - |
| 2008 | 52.0% | 61.0% | 76.0% |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
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