Summary:
The Edkey Inc. - Pathfinder Academy district in Arizona consists of three elementary schools: Pathfinder Academy, Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark, and Sequoia Lehi Charter School. The data analysis reveals that Pathfinder Academy stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Arizona.
Pathfinder Academy boasts exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For instance, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Pathfinder Academy had an impressive 85% proficiency rate, compared to 66% for the district and 39% for the state. Similarly, in 7th grade Mathematics, the school achieved an 84% proficiency rate, surpassing the district's 84% and the state's 30%. Additionally, Pathfinder Academy maintains a low dropout rate of 2.1%, further demonstrating its commitment to student success.
In contrast, the other schools in the district exhibit more diverse student populations and varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark and Sequoia Lehi Charter School serve communities with higher percentages of Hispanic and minority students, as well as a larger proportion of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While Sequoia Lehi Charter School has the highest spending per student at $14,623, this higher investment does not necessarily translate to better academic performance, as the school's test scores lag behind those of Pathfinder Academy and Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark.
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