Summary:
The Littlefield Unified District has only one elementary school, Beaver Dam Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in a predominantly low-income area, Beaver Dam Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and math well below the statewide averages.
Beaver Dam Elementary's student population is 37.5% White and 60.58% Hispanic, with 73.56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance is a concern, with 5th-grade science proficiency at just 12% compared to the 34% statewide average. In English language arts, proficiency rates range from 10% in 3rd grade to 32% in 4th grade, while in math, proficiency rates are as low as 6% in 5th grade. The school's overall ranking has declined from 585 out of 1,039 Arizona elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,041 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 1 star.
The low academic performance at Beaver Dam Elementary may be attributed to a combination of factors, including the high poverty rate among its students and the relatively low spending per student of $3,557. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to focus on implementing targeted interventions, securing additional resources and funding, and developing strategies to support the unique needs of their student population.
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