Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85172


Summary:

The 85172 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Stanfield Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 6% to 27% on standardized tests. Stanfield Elementary has a high dropout rate of 14.4% and is consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arizona elementary schools, with a low 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanfield Elementary's student population is predominantly Hispanic (68.49%), with a high percentage (84.86%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,908, its academic struggles persist, suggesting potential challenges in effectively allocating resources and addressing the specific needs of its student population.

The Stanfield Elementary District, which Stanfield Elementary School is a part of, is also ranked low, at 488 out of 540 districts in the state. This further highlights the academic challenges faced by the school and the broader educational system in the area. Addressing the root causes of Stanfield Elementary's underperformance, such as instructional practices, targeted interventions, and community engagement, may be crucial in improving student outcomes and supporting the success of this school community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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