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Country Gardens Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Laveen, Arizona, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 318 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 27.67% White, 10.69% African American, 56.29% Hispanic, 0.63% Asian, 1.57% Native American, and 3.14% two or more races.
Country Gardens Charter School has seen a steady increase in its four-year graduation rate, from 81.8% in 2015-2016 to 90.9% in 2020-2021, exceeding the state's average. However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, with a significant increase to 11.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state's average. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with some grades performing as low as 4% proficient in Mathematics. Additionally, the school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,355, which is lower than the state's average spending per student.
When comparing Country Gardens Charter School to nearby schools, some interesting findings emerge. Desert Marigold School, another public charter school, has higher test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across most grade levels, despite serving a similar demographic of students. AmeriSchools Academy - Camelback, a public charter school, has a higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (65.38%) compared to Country Gardens Charter School, yet their test scores are generally higher. Arizona Virtual Academy, a public charter virtual school, has a lower four-year graduation rate (58.7%) and a higher dropout rate (8.8%) compared to Country Gardens Charter School.
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