Summary:
The Arizona Community Development Corporation district oversees three elementary schools: La Paloma Academy (Lakeside), La Paloma Academy, and La Paloma Academy-South. While the district faces challenges in academic performance, La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) stands out as the strongest performer, with the highest overall test scores and a lower dropout rate compared to the district average.
Across the district, test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state average, with most grades scoring below 30% proficiency. La Paloma Academy-South is the lowest-performing school, with several grade levels scoring below 10% proficiency in both subjects. In contrast, La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.
The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools that have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tending to have lower test scores and higher dropout rates. This suggests that the Arizona Community Development Corporation district may need to address systemic issues and provide targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes across all its schools.
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