Summary:
The Tombstone Unified District in Arizona is home to two elementary schools: Huachuca City School and Walter J Meyer School. While both schools face academic challenges, Walter J Meyer School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking in the top 40% of Arizona elementary schools.
Walter J Meyer School boasts higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in several key subjects and grade levels, including 5th and 8th grade science, 3rd-8th grade English language arts, and 3rd, 4th, and 7th grade math. Additionally, it has a lower dropout rate of 4.8% compared to 4.4% at Huachuca City School. However, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates, particularly in math, where they fall well below the state average.
Despite the higher spending per student at Huachuca City School, it does not appear to translate into better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a significant role in student achievement. Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which likely contributes to the overall academic challenges. While Walter J Meyer School outperforms Huachuca City School, its statewide ranking of 502 out of 1,245 elementary schools indicates that it is still struggling to provide a high-quality education compared to other schools in Arizona.
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