Summary:
The 85292 zip code area is home to two schools - Leonor Hambly K-8, the sole elementary/middle school serving grades PK-8, and Hayden High School, the only high school in the area. Both schools are part of the Hayden-Winkelman Unified District, which is ranked 470 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, the schools in this zip code area are struggling, with very low proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas compared to state averages. For example, only 4% of 3rd graders at Leonor Hambly K-8 are proficient in ELA and Math, and only 6% of 11th graders at Hayden High School are proficient in ELA and 12% in Math. The student populations at both schools are predominantly Hispanic, with high rates of poverty - 82.8% of students at Leonor Hambly K-8 and 49.5% at Hayden High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the academic struggles, Hayden High School maintains a strong 95.4% 4-year graduation rate, indicating that the school is able to keep students engaged and on track to complete their high school education. However, the large discrepancy in per-student spending between the elementary/middle school ($12,771) and high school ($24,594) is noteworthy and may be an area for further investigation to understand the resource allocation and potential impacts on student outcomes.
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