Summary:
The city of Kingman, Arizona is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8, including Kingman Middle School, White Cliffs Middle School, Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School, and Kingman Online Learning Academy (KOLA) Middle School. Based on the available data, Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School stands out as the top performer among the Kingman middle schools, consistently outpacing its peers and the overall Kingman Unified School District and the state of Arizona on various academic measures.
Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with 57% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA and 28-32% proficient in Math, compared to 25-31% and 10-22% respectively at the other Kingman middle schools. The school also holds the highest statewide ranking among the Kingman middle schools, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Arizona middle schools and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the data does not provide detailed information on student demographics, the lower per-student spending at Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School, at $6,585 in 2021-2022 compared to $9,727-$10,500 for the other Kingman middle schools, raises questions about the relationship between funding and student outcomes. Further investigation into the school's resource allocation and instructional practices could provide valuable insights into the factors contributing to its academic success.
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