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Heritage Elementary School is a public charter school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving 823 students in grades K-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 18.35% White, 19.68% African American, 51.28% Hispanic, 0.97% Asian, 1.22% Native American, 0.24% Pacific Islander, and 8.26% two or more races.
While Heritage Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 11% to 57% across different grade levels and subjects, the school's English Language Learner and Native American student subgroups perform relatively better, ranking in the top 40% and top 5% of Arizona schools, respectively. The school serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has decreased from $7,727 in 2018-2019 to $7,128 in 2019-2020, which is below the state average.
Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Copper King Elementary, Sonoran Sky Elementary, and Villa De Paz Elementary, also serve predominantly Hispanic and low-income student populations and struggle with academic performance, ranking in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools. However, some nearby schools, like Corte Sierra Elementary and Dreaming Summit Elementary, perform better academically, with higher proficiency rates and rankings in the top half of Arizona schools, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics may play a significant role in a school's academic outcomes.
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