Summary:
The 85037 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to 11 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with a few standouts as well as some struggling institutions.
At the top of the pack is Legacy Traditional School - Phoenix, a charter elementary/middle school that ranks in the top 50% of Arizona elementary schools and has above-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Arizona Preparatory Academy, the lone high school in the area, struggles with an extremely low 4-year graduation rate of only 8.5% and single-digit proficiency rates on 11th grade state assessments.
The data also highlights Sheely Farms Elementary School as a standout, with some of the highest test scores in the data set, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Mathematics. However, many other schools in the 85037 zip code area, such as Desert Horizon Elementary School and Amberlea Elementary School, struggle with proficiency rates often below 20%. The data suggests that addressing the challenges faced by these lower-performing schools will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes in this area.
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