Summary:
The 86510 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a predominantly Native American student population facing significant economic challenges. While the smaller schools in this area have lower student-teacher ratios, the overall academic performance across the schools is consistently low compared to state averages, suggesting systemic issues that require a comprehensive approach to address the needs of the community.
Among the standout schools, Pinon Community School has the smallest student population with only 33 students and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 8:1, but also the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 90.91%. Similarly, Black Mesa Community School and Jeehdeez'a Elementary School both have a 100% Native American student population and high percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients, at 95.65% and 96.77%, respectively.
The schools in this zip code face significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, ranging from 37% proficient or better in 5th grade English Language Arts compared to the state average of 45%, and a 73% four-year graduation rate at Pinon High School, which is lower than the state average. Despite the higher spending per student, ranging from $10,988 to $11,782, and the lower student-teacher ratios in the smaller schools, the overall academic performance suggests that factors beyond just resources and class size may be at play in these schools serving the Pinon Unified District, Jeehdeez'a Elementary School, Black Mesa Community School, and Pinon Community School districts.
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