R E SIMPSON SCHOOL

R E Simpson School is a public middle school that is part of the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 805 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, R E Simpson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

R.E. Simpson School is a public K–8 educational institution located in the Alhambra Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Situated in a densely populated urban area near 23rd Avenue, the school serves a diverse student body, emphasizing foundational academic skills and community-oriented learning. The school is part of a district known for its commitment to providing comprehensive support services, including early childhood education and programs designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners within the local neighborhood.

The school environment at R.E. Simpson is focused on fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that prepares children for the transition to high school. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, often acting as a hub for families who rely on its academic and extracurricular offerings. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a focus on student engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can develop the essential social and academic competencies necessary for future success.

For more information, contact R E Simpson School at (602) 246-0699 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
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R E SIMPSON SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 805 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
805
Teachers:
40.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 805 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending R E SIMPSON SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.8%
Black or African American
12.9%
Asian
6.0%
White
4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.1%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.