Summary:
The Gilbert Unified District in Arizona is home to 5 middle schools that serve students in grades 6-8. These schools, including Greenfield Junior High School, Highland Junior High School, Desert Ridge Junior High, South Valley Junior High, and Mesquite Junior High School, demonstrate a range of academic performance and student demographics.
South Valley Junior High and Greenfield Junior High School stand out as the top-performing schools, consistently ranking in the top 100 and 120 middle schools in Arizona, respectively. These schools boast strong proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts, as well as low dropout rates. In contrast, Mesquite Junior High School lags behind the others, with lower proficiency rates and a much higher dropout rate of 8.4%.
The schools in the Gilbert Unified District generally outperform the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, but there are significant disparities between the individual schools. The schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower proficiency rates and higher dropout rates, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and areas for improvement within the district, providing valuable insights for parents and educators.
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