Summary:
The Maricopa Unified School District in Arizona is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district as a whole ranks in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools, a few standout schools demonstrate that high performance is possible within the district.
Pima Butte Elementary is the top-performing school, ranking in the top 25-30% of Arizona elementary schools and boasting the highest test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Butterfield Elementary and Santa Rosa Elementary also rank in the top 50% of Arizona elementary schools and have impressive test scores, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade. In contrast, Saddleback Elementary and Maricopa Elementary rank in the bottom 25% of the state.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, which may be linked to socioeconomic factors. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Maricopa Elementary and Santa Cruz Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores, while the schools with the lowest free/reduced lunch rates, like Pima Butte and Butterfield, have the highest scores. Understanding the factors contributing to the success of the top-performing schools could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.
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