Shaw Butte School
Phoenix, AZ · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Shaw Butte School is a middle school located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school serves 682 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Shaw Butte School performs below the state average for Arizona. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shaw Butte School has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Shaw Butte School has 682 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
Yes, Shaw Butte School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +13, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Shaw Butte School is part of the Washington Elementary School District (4260) in Phoenix, Arizona. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.