Summary:
The city of Heber, Arizona is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 middle schools and 1 high school. The data reveals that the Mogollon Junior High School and Capps Elementary School are standout performers, consistently outpacing state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Mogollon High School has lower proficiency rates compared to the middle schools, though still meeting or exceeding state averages in some areas.
Mogollon Junior High School stands out with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 172 out of 533 Arizona middle schools. The school achieved high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, with 54% of 7th graders and 47% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better. Capps Elementary School also excelled, outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for grades 4-6, with a standout 74% proficiency rate in 4th grade English Language Arts.
While the data reveals some disparities, such as the higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Capps Elementary School and the significant difference in per-student spending between the high school and middle schools, the overall picture shows a Heber-Overgaard Unified District with strong academic performance, particularly at the middle school level. These insights provide valuable information for parents and the district to build upon the strengths and address the areas for improvement within the Heber, Arizona school system.
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