Summary:
The Balsz Elementary District in Phoenix, Arizona, is home to 5 elementary schools serving grades K-8, including David Crockett Elementary School, Griffith Elementary School, Brunson-Lee Elementary School, Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.), and Orangedale Early Learning Center. While the district serves a diverse, high-need student population, the data reveals stark differences in academic performance between the schools.
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.A.) stands out as the top-performing school, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Brunson-Lee Elementary School struggles with single-digit proficiency rates across most subjects and grade levels. The district's high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 70.59% to 92.83%, suggest that socioeconomic factors likely contribute to the overall low academic performance observed.
The data also highlights the potential benefits of early childhood education, as Orangedale Early Learning Center stands out with its lower spending per student and lower free/reduced lunch rates compared to the other elementary schools. This suggests that investing in high-quality early childhood education may be a valuable strategy for the Balsz Elementary District to support student success.
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