Summary:
The city of Globe, Arizona is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with several schools performing well below state averages, one standout school stands out - Destiny School, a public charter elementary/middle school that consistently outperforms other schools in the district and the state on key academic measures.
Destiny School shines with 44-67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 39-63% proficient or better in Mathematics across grades 3-8, earning it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing it in the top 25% of Arizona elementary schools. In contrast, Copper Rim Elementary School and High Desert Middle School perform well below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 10-23% across grades. The district's traditional public high schools, Globe High School and Liberty High School, also struggle, with graduation rates below the state average.
While the Globe Unified District faces challenges, the success of Destiny School as a public charter alternative highlights the potential benefits of school choice in the area. The district's low performance and high rates of poverty and low spending per student suggest that more investment and support is needed to ensure all students in Globe receive a quality education.
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