Summary:
The Edkey Inc. - Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Ac district in Arizona operates two schools: Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics (high school) and Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Middle School. The high school stands out as a strong-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 51-108 high schools in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the middle school has not performed as strongly, ranking between 333-445 out of 605-854 middle schools in the state with a 2-star rating.
The high school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics, exceeds the district and state averages. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 88.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the 7.1% dropout rate. However, the middle school's academic performance, particularly in mathematics, lags behind the state averages. The middle school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch at 46.81%, compared to 38.73% at the high school.
The significant difference in per-student spending between the high school ($17,734) and the middle school ($1,557) may contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Further investigation into the allocation of resources and funding within the district could provide insights into how to better support the middle school's improvement. Additionally, the demographic differences between the high school and middle school, with the middle school having a more diverse student population, may also be a factor to consider in understanding the performance differences and ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students.
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