La Paloma Academy Marana is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Marana, Arizona, with a relatively small student population of 90 students from diverse racial backgrounds.
Academically, La Paloma Academy Marana struggles compared to nearby schools and the state average, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, the school scored 23% proficient compared to 38% for the Marana Unified District and 41% for the state. However, the school stands out in its exceptional performance for special education students, ranking 51 out of 820 Arizona elementary schools in this area. The school also serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools in the Marana Unified District.
The academic performance of La Paloma Academy Marana is in stark contrast to the nearby Leman Academy of Excellence, a public charter school that ranks 169 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students, may present unique challenges that could be contributing to the low academic performance, and targeted interventions and support programs may be necessary to address the needs of these student subgroups. However, the school's strength in supporting its special education population suggests that it may have effective strategies and resources in place that could potentially benefit the school's overall academic performance.
Students at La Paloma Academy Marana are 48% Hispanic, 38% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 90 students attended La Paloma Academy Marana.