Summary:
Julia Randall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Payson, Arizona, serving 576 students in grades 2-5. The school is part of the Payson Unified District, which is ranked 229 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Julia Randall Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 41% in 3rd grade ELA, 35% in 4th grade ELA, and 34% in 5th grade ELA, compared to the state averages of 39%, 46%, and 38%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 31% in 3rd grade, 29% in 4th grade, and 27% in 5th grade, compared to the state averages of 43%, 36%, and 33%. The school's performance on subgroup metrics, such as female, male, and various racial/ethnic groups, is generally lower than the state averages, with many subgroups ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools.
Interestingly, the nearby Payson Elementary School, which serves younger grades (K-2), has a similar demographic profile and academic performance to Julia Randall Elementary School. In contrast, the Pine Strawberry Elementary School, located about 12 miles away, has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, Julia Randall Elementary School faces challenges in supporting its vulnerable student populations, such as homeless and foster care students, with inconsistent performance in this area.
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Detail:
Public 2-5
District:
Payson Unified District
SchoolDigger Rank:
601st of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,722
Students who attend Julia Randall Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1
Number of students: 576
Racial breakdown:
White:
61.6%
Hispanic:
28.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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American Indian:
4.0%
Asian:
0.9%
African American:
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.8%
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