Summary:
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa is the sole elementary school located in the Leading Edge Academy Maricopa district, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 804 students. The school's academic performance shows a mixed picture, with some grades outperforming the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, while others underperform, particularly in the upper grades. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic, African American, and other minority groups, as well as a large population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 45% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In ELA, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa has mixed results, with some grades performing above the state average, such as 3rd grade at 51% proficiency compared to the state's 39%, while 8th grade lags behind at 24% proficiency versus the state's 35%. In Mathematics, the school generally outperforms the state average, except in 7th and 8th grades. However, in 5th grade Science, the school's proficiency rate of 38% exceeds the state's 34%, but in 8th grade, it falls significantly behind the state's 27% at just 12% proficiency.
Despite the academic performance challenges, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 1.0% for the 2019-2020 school year. The school's diverse student population and significant population of economically disadvantaged students highlight the importance of ensuring equitable educational opportunities and developing targeted support and intervention strategies to address any potential achievement gaps.
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