Summary:
The Kirkland Elementary District in Arizona consists of a single public elementary school, Kirkland Elementary School, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 76 students. The school's student population is predominantly white (71.05%), with a significant Hispanic population (25%) and small percentages of African American (1.32%) and Native American (2.63%) students.
Academically, Kirkland Elementary School has mixed performance compared to district and state averages. While the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate (29%) exceeds the state average (27%), its 5th grade science proficiency (20%) is on par with the district but lower than the state (34%). In English Language Arts and Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates across grades 3-8 range from 10% to 50%, with some grades performing above the state average and others significantly below.
The school faces challenges, with 75% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 could be a potential strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support. Overall, Kirkland Elementary School requires targeted interventions and support to address its academic performance concerns and better serve its economically disadvantaged student population.
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