Summary:
The Kayenta Unified School District #27 in Arizona is home to two elementary schools: Debbie Braff Elementary School and K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool. Both schools serve a predominantly Native American student population and face significant challenges, including low test scores, high poverty rates, and a lack of improvement over time.
Debbie Braff Elementary School has consistently low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 17% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 12% of 4th graders proficient in math, compared to state averages of 39% and 36% respectively. The school's overall performance ranks in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools. Similarly, the Kayenta Unified School District #27 as a whole struggles, with test scores matching or slightly exceeding those of Debbie Braff Elementary.
Both schools also face high poverty levels, with Debbie Braff Elementary having 90.69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and K.U.S.D.#27 - A B C Preschool at 59.38%. Despite the high spending per student at Debbie Braff Elementary ($11,697), the overall low performance suggests that the funding may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the systemic challenges within the district will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique demographic and socioeconomic factors of the students.
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