Summary:
The 85345 zip code area of Peoria, Arizona is home to 15 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are part of the Peoria Unified School District, which is ranked 134 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and other key metrics across the schools in this area. Peoria High School stands out with a strong 95.7% 4-year graduation rate, while the two public charter high schools, Peoria Accelerated High School and Ombudsman - Charter Northwest, struggle with very low proficiency rates and graduation rates below 31%. At the elementary level, Cotton Boll School and Academy of Math and Science Peoria Advanced are the top performers, ranking in the top 50% of Arizona elementary schools.
The data also highlights the persistent challenge of addressing educational inequities related to socioeconomic factors. Schools with higher percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients tend to have lower test scores and rankings, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Overall, the analysis of school-level data in the 85345 zip code reveals a complex educational landscape with both areas of strength and significant room for improvement in ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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