Best Public Schools in Lakeside, AZ

The city of Lakeside, Arizona is home to three schools: Blue Ridge Elementary School, Blue Ridge High School, and Blue Ridge Junior High School, all part of the Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32. While the schools share the "Blue Ridge" name, they exhibit some notable differences in their performance and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, Blue Ridge Junior High School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio at 11.8 and the highest spending per student at $9,085. In contrast, Blue Ridge Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15.6 and the lowest spending per student at $6,815. Across all grade levels and subjects, the test scores for Blue Ridge schools are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions, such as 3rd grade math proficiency at the elementary school exceeding the state average.

The data also reveals concerning trends, such as the 5.2% dropout rate at both Blue Ridge High School and Blue Ridge Junior High School. Additionally, the absence of free/reduced lunch rate data makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student population and its potential impact on academic performance. Overall, the analysis suggests a need for improvement in academic performance and a closer examination of resource allocation and support systems across the Blue Ridge schools.