Summary:
The city of Whiteriver, Arizona is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Whiteriver Unified District, except for John F. Kennedy Day School. These schools serve a predominantly Native American student population, with some schools having 100% Native American enrollment. However, the academic performance of the schools, as measured by test scores and graduation rates, is significantly below the state averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support.
Among the elementary schools in the Whiteriver Unified District, Seven Mile School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.3), while Cradleboard School has the highest student-teacher ratio (15.6). The schools in Whiteriver generally perform poorly on state assessments compared to the Arizona state average, with only 4-5% of students at Alchesay High School proficient in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 22%, 40%, and 32%, respectively.
The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.8% to 98.53%, along with the low spending per student, ranging from $11,522 to $15,181, indicate that the schools in Whiteriver are serving a high-need, economically disadvantaged population. The Whiteriver Unified District is ranked 531 out of 540 districts in Arizona and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting that the district and its schools face significant challenges in improving student outcomes.
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