Summary:
The 85303 zip code area of Glendale, Arizona is home to 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Glendale Elementary District and the Glendale Union High School District. While the overall academic performance of the schools in this area is relatively low, with most schools performing below state averages, a few standout institutions emerge.
Discovery School is the highest-performing elementary school in the zip code, ranking 516 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools. Its test scores are significantly above the district and state averages, with 50% or more of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics in several grade levels. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the area struggle to meet state benchmarks. The lone high school, Independence High School, stands out with a 90.9% four-year graduation rate, higher than the district and state averages, though its test scores are still below state levels.
The schools in the 85303 zip code face significant challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the data does not provide enough context to determine if the varying levels of per-student spending are adequate, the overall low performance of the schools suggests that the Glendale Elementary District and Glendale Union High School District face significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to their students. However, the existence of higher-performing schools within the same district, such as Discovery School and Independence High School, suggests that there is potential for improvement across the board.
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