Summary:
The Alhambra Elementary District in Arizona consists of 16 schools, including 13 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, serving students from preschool through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 234 out of 289 in Arizona and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, there are stark contrasts in academic performance. Alhambra Traditional School stands out as a top performer, ranking 31 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school significantly outperforms the district and state averages, with 60-95% of students proficient or better in key subjects. In contrast, several schools, including Barcelona Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School, and Madrid Neighborhood School, rank in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools and struggle to achieve proficiency rates above 30% in core subjects.
The district-wide dropout rate of 5.2% is concerning, and the wide range in per-student spending, from $7,878 at Granada Elementary School-East Campus to $19,608 at Alhambra Preschool Academy, raises questions about resource allocation and whether funding is being directed to the schools and students most in need. While student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the district, the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to fully assess the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.
Thank you for your feedback!