Summary:
The 85021 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to 11 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a stark contrast in the academic performance and overall quality of these schools, with some standouts like Sunnyslope High School performing exceptionally well, while others, such as Orangewood School and Cornerstone Charter School, struggle significantly.
Sunnyslope High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 66th out of 259 Arizona high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high graduation rate of 92.4% and a low dropout rate of 0.9%, while also outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 11th-grade students. In contrast, Orangewood School, an elementary school, is ranked 641st out of 904 Arizona elementary schools with a 1-star rating, and Cornerstone Charter School, a high school, is the lowest-performing in the data set, ranked 467th out of 469 Arizona high schools with a 0-star rating.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics, graduation and dropout rates, test scores, free/reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios across the schools in the 85021 zip code. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by the underperforming schools, as well as opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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