Summary:
George Gervin Youth Center Inc. is a school district in Arizona that operates a single elementary school, George Gervin Prep Academy, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 165 students. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (52.73%) and African American (35.76%), and a significant majority (72.12%) of the students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic challenges.
Academically, George Gervin Prep Academy has struggled, with its performance on state assessments generally below the state average, though there are some exceptions in 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, declining from 612 out of 1,109 Arizona elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,047 out of 1,226 in 2020-2021, before improving to 788 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023. Despite the district's relatively high spending of $12,132 per student, the school's academic performance suggests that more work may be needed to improve student outcomes.
Overall, George Gervin Youth Center Inc. faces significant challenges in supporting the academic success of its students at George Gervin Prep Academy. The school's diverse student population and socioeconomic factors may contribute to the academic performance issues, and the district will need to continue to invest resources and implement effective strategies to help the school improve and better serve its community.
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