Summary:
The city of Payson, Arizona is home to two elementary schools: Julia Randall Elementary School and Payson Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Payson Unified District.
Based on the available data, there is a notable performance gap between the two elementary schools. Julia Randall Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school underperforms the state and district averages in proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, and is significantly below the state average in 5th grade Science proficiency. In contrast, Payson Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating relatively stronger performance compared to other Arizona elementary schools, though more recent data is needed to assess its current standing.
The data also reveals differences in key metrics between the two schools. Julia Randall Elementary School has a higher student enrollment of 571 students, compared to 411 students at Payson Elementary School. Additionally, Payson Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.9 students per teacher, while Julia Randall Elementary School has a ratio of 17.9 students per teacher. The spending per student is also higher at Payson Elementary School ($8,928 per student) compared to Julia Randall Elementary School ($6,722 per student).
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