Summary:
The 86325 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Oak Creek Elementary School and Desert Star Community School. While both serve students in grades K-6, the data suggests that the public charter school, Desert Star Community School, outperforms the traditional public school, Oak Creek Elementary, in several academic metrics.
Desert Star Community School has a higher percentage of white students (76.13%) compared to Oak Creek Elementary (62.13%), and it consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade science, Desert Star Community School had 71% proficiency, compared to the district's 71% and the state's 27%. In contrast, Oak Creek Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (35.32%) and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (62.55%), which is often associated with lower academic performance. However, Oak Creek Elementary's performance is mixed, with some grade levels and subjects exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind.
The difference in spending per student between the two schools ($8,026 for Oak Creek Elementary and $8,905 for Desert Star Community School) suggests that resource allocation and funding levels may impact academic performance. Additionally, the diversity in the student population between the two schools can provide valuable learning experiences and opportunities for cross-cultural understanding. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the elementary schools in the 86325 zip code area, highlighting the potential benefits of school choice and the complex factors that contribute to academic success.
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