Summary:
The Whiteriver Unified District has only one middle school, Canyon Day Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's student population is overwhelmingly Native American (98.4%), a stark contrast to the broader diversity seen in Arizona's middle schools. However, this lack of diversity may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Academically, Canyon Day Junior High School faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling far below the state averages. Only 7-11% of students are proficient in ELA, 2% in Math, and a mere 6% in Science, compared to the state averages of 27-37%. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's consistent ranking in the bottom 10% of Arizona middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending of $12,781 per student, the challenges persist. The high dropout rate of 10.1% and the student-teacher ratio of 15.8 suggest that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and engagement. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, long-term approach from the school, district, and community to provide the necessary interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Canyon Day Junior High School.
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