Summary:
The 85350 zip code area in Arizona is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Somerton Elementary District except for the high school, which is a public charter school.
Among the standout schools in the area, Desert Sonora Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with 33-54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. It also has the highest school-wide ranking in the district, ranked 468 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools. Orange Grove Elementary School also performs relatively well, with 26-48% of students proficient or better. In contrast, while not the highest performing, Encanto Learning Center has a higher percentage of proficient students compared to the district and state averages in several grade levels.
The data reveals significant achievement gaps between the schools in the Somerton Elementary District and the state averages, particularly in the middle school and high school performance. Additionally, the schools serve a population facing significant economic challenges, with most having very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 81.88% to 103.3%. This likely contributes to the lower academic performance observed across the district.
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