Summary:
The Arizona Community Development Corporation operates three elementary schools in the area: La Paloma Academy (Lakeside), La Paloma Academy, and La Paloma Academy-South. These schools appear to be struggling academically, with consistently low test scores, high dropout rates, and poor statewide rankings compared to other Arizona elementary schools.
Across all three schools, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, and Science is well below the state average, often by 10-20 percentage points. Additionally, all three schools have a 5.2% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year, which is quite high. The schools' statewide rankings place them in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with La Paloma Academy-South ranking near the very bottom.
The data suggests that these schools may be underfunded, with relatively low spending per student (around $8,400) and likely higher than average student-teacher ratios. Furthermore, the high proportions of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch indicate that these schools serve predominantly low-income communities, raising concerns about educational equity and access to quality resources. Significant improvements are needed to ensure these students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
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