Summary:
The city of Payson, Arizona is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Payson Unified District. While the district as a whole is underperforming compared to the state, a few standout schools emerge from the data.
Payson High School ranks 155 out of 271 Arizona high schools and has a 2-star rating, with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and strong performance in 11th-grade English Language Arts. In contrast, Julia Randall Elementary School ranks 603 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools, but outperforms the state average in 5th-grade Science and has higher proficiency rates in 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade English Language Arts.
The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as Payson High School's declining performance over the past few years and the overall underperformance of the Payson Unified District. Additionally, the lack of recent data for the elementary schools makes it difficult to assess their current standing. While there are some bright spots, the schools in Payson, Arizona appear to face challenges in meeting state standards and providing a high-quality education for their students.
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