Summary:
The Pendergast Elementary District in Arizona is home to 12 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standout schools like Garden Lakes Elementary School ranking among the top 500 elementary schools in the state, while others like Desert Horizon Elementary School rank near the bottom.
The district as a whole is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranks 233 out of 288 districts in Arizona. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics vary widely, with some schools performing significantly below the state averages. For example, in 8th grade Math, the school proficiency rates range from 6% to 35%, compared to the Arizona average of 28%. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.95% to 81.81%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
The data also reveals challenges in terms of staffing and resources, with high student-teacher ratios ranging from 18.3 to 21.0 students per teacher and per-student spending that is below the state average. These factors may contribute to the academic struggles of some schools and suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of each school and student population within the Pendergast Elementary District.
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