Sousa Elementary School

About Sousa Elementary School

Sousa Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Washington, DC. It is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system, and is known for its commitment to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school offers an extensive curriculum in the core subjects, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities such as music, art, and physical education.
Sousa Elementary School is a leader in technology integration and has recently implemented a 1:1 iPad program for all students in grades 3-5. The school also offers a variety of after-school programs, including a robotics club, a chess club, and a coding club.
The school has a strong focus on community engagement and works closely with local organizations to provide enrichment opportunities for students. In addition, the school hosts a number of family-friendly events throughout the year, such as the annual Fall Festival and the Spring Arts Festival.
Sousa Elementary School is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all students to learn and grow. The staff and faculty strive to create a school culture that is inclusive and supportive of all students.

Address:	616 N Mountain Rd Mesa, AZ 85207
Phone:	(480) 472-8900
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	417 students

Overview Sousa Elementary School

Sousa Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Sousa Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sousa Elementary School

Sousa Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Sousa Elementary School is 0.52, 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.