Serving 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Amy L. Houston Academy 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 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amy L. Houston Academy's student population of 22 students has declined by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Amy L. Houston Academy is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
44%
Hispanic
73%
49%
Black
23%
6%
White
4%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Amy L. Houston Academy often compared to?
Amy L. Houston Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Asdb - Phoenix Day School For The Deaf by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
How many students attend Amy L. Houston Academy?
22 students attend Amy L. Houston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Amy L. Houston Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Amy L. Houston Academy offer ?
Amy L. Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amy L. Houston Academy part of?
Amy L. Houston Academy is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279).
In what neighborhood is Amy L. Houston Academy located?
Amy L. Houston Academy 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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