Summary:
The Morenci Unified District in Arizona has only one middle school, Fairbanks Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance is generally below the district and state averages, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to other middle schools in Arizona.
Fairbanks Middle School has an enrollment of 395 students, with a diverse student population that is 29.62% White, 1.52% African American, 61.52% Hispanic, 0.25% Asian, 4.3% Native American, and 2.78% two or more races. The school also has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 41.77% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite its low student-teacher ratio of 8.8, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the district and state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 319 out of 605 Arizona middle schools in 2021-2022 to 376 out of 854 in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. While the school's per-student spending of $7,858 is not exceptionally high or low, the data suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or allocated to address the specific needs of the student population and improve academic outcomes.
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