Summary:
The Palo Verde Elementary District in Arizona contains a single elementary school, Palo Verde Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 and has an enrollment of 446 students.
Palo Verde Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics range from 24% to 43%, compared to the state averages of 35% to 46% in ELA and 30% to 43% in Mathematics. The school's performance on the AzSCI science assessment is also below the state average, with 27% proficiency in 5th grade and 19% proficiency in 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 34% and 27%, respectively.
Despite the school's academic challenges, it serves a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (67.94%) and significant representation of other racial/ethnic groups. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with a 70.63% free and reduced-price lunch rate. While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio suggest that resources are being allocated to support the students, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes.
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