Summary:
The Coolidge Unified District in Arizona has only one middle school, Coolidge Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and a persistent low ranking among Arizona middle schools.
Coolidge Junior High School's proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 7% to 18% in ELA and 7% to 13% in Math, compared to state averages of 35% to 43% in ELA and 28% to 30% in Math. The school's 8th grade science proficiency rate for 2022-2023 was 13%, while the state average was 27%. This poor academic performance has led to the school consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona middle schools.
Additionally, Coolidge Junior High School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 79.83% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's dropout rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 4.6%, which is concerning. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions, additional resources, and a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students at Coolidge Junior High School.
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