Summary:
The city of Kirkland, Arizona is home to a single school, Kirkland Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school's student population is predominantly white (71.05%), with significant Hispanic (25%) and smaller Native American (2.63%) and African American (1.32%) representations, differing somewhat from the state averages.
Kirkland Elementary School's academic performance is mixed, with some grade levels exceeding state proficiency averages in science, English language arts, and mathematics, while others fall below. The school's 5th grade science proficiency rate (20%) is lower than the district (20%) and state (34%) averages, but the 8th grade rate (29%) is higher than the state average (27%). Similarly, ELA and math proficiency rates vary across grade levels, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Notably, the school has an excellent 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention.
Despite spending $13,005 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 7.2, Kirkland Elementary School's academic performance is inconsistent. This suggests that simply having more funding and resources does not necessarily translate to better outcomes. Additionally, the school's high percentage of students (75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch may indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation. By analyzing the factors contributing to these disparities, the Kirkland Elementary District can develop targeted interventions to address the school's areas of improvement and build on its strengths.
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