Summary:
The 93252 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative public charter schools. The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance, with the alternative schools, Blue Ridge Academy and Heartland Charter, consistently outperforming the traditional public schools in the area, particularly in English Language Arts.
The alternative schools have higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and better test scores compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, the traditional public schools, Maricopa Elementary, Maricopa Middle, and Maricopa High, struggle with significantly lower test scores, often below 20% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. The traditional public schools also face high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to their low academic performance.
The data suggests that the alternative school model may be more effective in this particular region, but the underlying factors contributing to the disparity in academic performance, such as student demographics, school resources, and community-specific challenges, warrant further investigation. Addressing the chronic absenteeism and low academic performance in the traditional public schools should be a priority to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Maricopa Unified, Blue Ridge Academy District, and Heartland Charter District communities.
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