Summary:
The 86303 zip code area is home to two schools - Prescott Mile High Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School, both part of the Prescott Unified District. While the schools serve different grade levels, the data reveals some key differences in their performance and resource allocation.
Lincoln Elementary School stands out as the stronger performer, with higher academic proficiency rates in ELA and math compared to state and district averages. This may be attributed to the school's significantly higher per-student funding of $12,339, compared to $9,218 at Prescott Mile High Middle School. Additionally, Lincoln Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which can contribute to more personalized attention and support for students.
In contrast, Prescott Mile High Middle School's academic performance, particularly in 8th grade ELA and math, lags behind state averages. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.9, which may present challenges in providing individualized instruction. However, the data suggests the district is allocating resources based on the needs of the student population, with Lincoln Elementary serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 53.72% compared to 32.87% at Prescott Mile High Middle School.
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