Summary:
The Murphy Elementary District in Arizona operates three elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The district faces significant challenges, with all three schools performing well below state averages in academic proficiency across core subjects.
William R Sullivan Elementary and Jack L Kuban Elementary are the larger schools in the district, with 553 and 447 students respectively, while Arthur M Hamilton School is the smallest with only 229 students. Arthur M Hamilton also stands out with the highest per-student spending and dropout rate, as well as the highest percentage of African American students.
Across the district, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, ranging from 65.94% at Arthur M Hamilton to 95.53% at Jack L Kuban. All three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. The district as a whole is ranked 502 out of 540 in Arizona and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting significant room for improvement in educational outcomes and resource allocation.
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