Summary:
The Apache Junction Unified District in Arizona serves 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with Peralta Trail Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school in the district, while the other schools generally struggle with low test scores compared to state averages.
Peralta Trail Elementary ranks 462 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and has the highest test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the district's elementary schools. In contrast, Apache Junction High School has a low statewide ranking of 247 out of 259 Arizona high schools, but it does have a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 83.2% compared to the other schools.
The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with test scores well below state averages across all grade levels and subjects. High rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, low per-student spending, and high student-teacher ratios may contribute to the academic struggles. While the data highlights the need for the district to address these issues, it also suggests that Peralta Trail Elementary could serve as a model for improving performance in the other schools.
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