Summary:
The Mammoth-San Manuel Unified District in Arizona contains a single elementary school, First Avenue Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a relatively low percentage of White students compared to the state average. However, First Avenue Elementary School is consistently underperforming academically, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in subjects like science, English language arts, and mathematics.
Across multiple grade levels, First Avenue Elementary School's academic performance is significantly lagging behind the state. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 16% of 5th-grade students were proficient in science, compared to the 34% state average. Similarly, in 3rd-grade English language arts, the school's proficiency rate was just 15%, compared to the 41% state average. This pattern of low performance extends to other subjects and grade levels, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $10,915 and a student-teacher ratio slightly higher than the state average, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The persistent challenges faced by First Avenue Elementary School suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, leadership, and resource allocation to address the underlying factors contributing to the lack of academic progress over time.
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