Summary:
The Miami Unified District in Arizona is home to two elementary schools: Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School and Lee Kornegay Intermediate School. Both schools have consistently performed below average compared to the state of Arizona, with Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School ranking in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools and Lee Kornegay Intermediate School ranking in the bottom 10% in the most recent school year.
Demographically, the schools serve a predominantly Hispanic and Native American student population, with 55.04% Hispanic and 33.19% White students at Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School, and 51.5% Hispanic and 39% White students at Lee Kornegay Intermediate School. Academically, both schools perform significantly below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 2% to 14% across various grade levels and subjects. The district-wide proficiency rates are also well below the state averages, indicating systemic challenges.
Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending at these schools, with Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School spending $10,680 per student and Lee Kornegay Intermediate School spending $7,992 per student, the academic outcomes remain poor. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for a comprehensive review of the district's educational strategies and support systems to drive meaningful change and better outcomes for students.
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