Shaw Butte School

About Shaw Butte School

Shaw Butte School is a public K-8 school in Phoenix, Arizona. It is part of the Phoenix Union High School District, and it offers a comprehensive education to its students. The school has a strong academic program, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs.
Shaw Butte School has a highly qualified and dedicated staff who strive to provide an excellent education to their students. The school also offers a variety of resources to help students succeed, such as a library, computer lab, and an after-school tutoring program.
Shaw Butte School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students. The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment, and there are programs in place to ensure that all students feel safe and respected.
Shaw Butte School is a great place for children to learn and grow. The school’s commitment to providing an excellent education and a safe and welcoming environment make it a great choice for families in Phoenix.

Address:	12202 N 21st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85029
Phone:	(602) 347-4200
Site:	shawbutte.wesdschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	746 students

Overview Shaw Butte School

Shaw Butte School serves 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Shaw Butte School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Shaw Butte School

Shaw Butte School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Shaw Butte School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.