Summary:
The 85606 zip code area has only one school, Cochise Elementary School, a public elementary school serving grades K-8 with 86 students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from 442 out of 1,226 Arizona elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 710 out of 1,245 in 2022-2023, with its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5.
Academically, Cochise Elementary School is performing below the state average in various subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates on state assessments generally lower than the state averages. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 11%, compared to the state average of 34%, and its 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 34%, compared to the state average of 41%. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students (54.65%) from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While the low student-teacher ratio at Cochise Elementary School could be a positive factor, the overall analysis suggests that the school is facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance compared to other schools in Cochise Elementary District. Further investigation and comparison to other schools in the region or state would be necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the school's performance and identify potential areas for improvement.
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