Sweetwater School
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4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 542 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 337th out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4602 W Sweetwater, Glendale, AZ 85304
School District Details
- Washington Elementary School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,631
- Students Per Teacher: 18.8
- Enrolled Students: 23,177
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 542
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 50.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 293 (54.1%)
- Females: 249 (45.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 56 (10.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 166 (30.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 222 (41.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 11 | 2.0% |
| Black | 27 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 19 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 215 | 39.7% |
| White | 270 | 49.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 | 7.9% |
| 1st Grade | 48 | 8.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 56 | 10.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 57 | 10.5% |
| 4th Grade | 69 | 12.7% |
| 5th Grade | 58 | 10.7% |
| 6th Grade | 64 | 11.8% |
| 7th Grade | 67 | 12.4% |
| 8th Grade | 67 | 12.4% |
| Ungraded | 13 | 2.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 31%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:69%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $48,354
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,349 | 31% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,578 | 69% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 4
4 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on February 02, 2009
- Rating:
(4 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - the teachers pay close attention to the students
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