Somerton Elementary District

The Somerton Elementary District in Arizona consists of 7 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 1 middle school, serving students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds. While the district as a whole is ranked 226 out of 288 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few standout schools within the district demonstrate stronger academic performance.

Desert Sonora Elementary School stands out as the highest-ranked elementary school in the district, ranking 468 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating. This school boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Orange Grove Elementary School also performs well, ranking 547 out of 904 elementary schools statewide and demonstrating strong proficiency rates, particularly in 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While the district faces challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (over 80% at most schools) and significant disparities in proficiency rates between schools, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for the district to learn from its higher-performing schools and implement strategies to improve outcomes across the board. The correlation between higher spending per student and stronger academic performance at schools like Desert Sonora Elementary and Orange Grove Elementary indicates that targeted investment in education could potentially lead to improved student achievement in the Somerton Elementary District.