Summary:
The Colorado City Unified District in Arizona has two schools: Cottonwood Elementary and El Capitan Public School. While both schools face challenges related to poverty, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, El Capitan Public School stands out as the top performer in the district.
El Capitan Public School is ranked 39th out of 469 Arizona high schools for the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently ranked in the top third of Arizona high schools over the past 3 years, with students outperforming the state and district averages on most standardized tests, including English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, El Capitan Public School has a 68.4% 4-year graduation rate, which is higher than the district average.
In contrast, Cottonwood Elementary has more average performance, ranking 310th out of 904 Arizona elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 3-star rating. While the school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the district average, they lag behind the state averages in many areas. The higher spending per student and smaller class sizes at El Capitan Public School may be contributing factors to its stronger academic outcomes.
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