Summary:
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District in Arizona is home to three elementary schools: Desert Sunset Elementary School, Winters Well Elementary School, and Tartesso Elementary School. While the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to the state averages, Tartesso Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district.
Tartesso Elementary boasts the highest overall test scores, with 44% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 45% of 3rd graders and 32% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in math, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also has the lowest dropout rate at 0.0% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 16.5, suggesting more individualized attention for students.
In contrast, Winters Well Elementary has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 74.74%, while Desert Sunset Elementary has the highest student-teacher ratio at 21. These differences in student demographics and resource allocation may contribute to the varying academic performance across the district.
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