Summary:
The Washington Elementary School District in Arizona is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The data reveals significant performance disparities among these schools, with Mountain Sky Middle School and Desert Foothills Middle School standing out as the highest-performing in the district.
Mountain Sky Middle School appears to be the top performer, with the best statewide rankings and test scores. In 2023-2024, 37% of 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 31% and the state average of 41%. Desert Foothills Middle School also performs well, with strong test scores and a 2 or 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The other schools in the district, Palo Verde, Cholla, and Royal Palm, tend to have lower test scores and rankings.
The data highlights the need to consider each school's unique context, such as student demographics and socioeconomic factors, when evaluating performance. While the district as a whole is performing below state averages, the analysis suggests there may be opportunities to identify and replicate effective practices from the higher-performing schools to improve outcomes for all students in the Washington Elementary School District.
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