Summary:
The city of Somerton, Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with some variation in racial demographics across the district.
Among the standout schools in Somerton, Desert Sonora Elementary School emerges as the highest performer, with 33-54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Orange Grove Elementary School also performs relatively well, with 26-48% proficiency rates. In contrast, the high school, PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center, faces significant challenges, with low test scores, a high dropout rate, and a low graduation rate.
Overall, the Somerton school district serves a high-poverty student population, with most schools having free/reduced lunch rates over 80%. While there is some variation in academic performance, the district as a whole struggles to meet state averages on standardized tests, indicating significant achievement gaps that the schools will need to address. The Somerton Elementary District and the Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. district that oversees the high school will need to focus on improving student outcomes across the board.
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