Summary:
The 85357 zip code in Arizona is home to a single public elementary school, Wenden Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Wenden Elementary District, which is ranked 288 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wenden Elementary School's student population is predominantly Hispanic (83.75%), with smaller percentages of White (13.75%) and Native American (2.5%) students. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is generally below the state average, particularly in Mathematics. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 17% (3rd grade) to 50% (4th and 6th grades), compared to the state average of 37-45%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 10% (7th grade) to 27% (8th grade), compared to the state average of 27-43%. However, the school has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student engagement and retention.
Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, it has a high percentage (76.25%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a predominantly low-income student population. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which may provide more individualized attention and support for students. However, this does not appear to be translating into significantly higher academic achievement based on the available data. Further exploration of the factors contributing to Wenden Elementary School's performance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, could help identify areas for improvement and potential best practices that could be shared with other schools in the district or state.
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