Summary:
The Crane Elementary District in Yuma, Arizona, consists of 11 schools, including 9 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The district showcases a diverse range of academic performance, with standout schools like Gowan Science Academy consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while others, such as Salida Del Sol Elementary, struggle to meet academic benchmarks.
Gowan Science Academy stands out as the district's top performer, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates that exceed the state averages in science, English language arts, and mathematics. In contrast, Salida Del Sol Elementary is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom 10% of Arizona elementary schools and falling well below the district and state averages in most academic areas. The middle schools, Centennial Middle School and Crane Middle School, also perform better than the district average but still lag behind the state in many subjects.
The district-wide dropout rate of 5.2% is higher than the state average, with Gowan Science Academy and Crane iLearning Academy reporting this rate, while other schools do not have available dropout data. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary across the district, with the virtual Crane iLearning Academy having the lowest per-student spending and Valley Horizon Elementary the lowest student-teacher ratio. These disparities in academic performance, resources, and data reporting highlight the need for the Crane Elementary District to address inequities and leverage the strengths of its diverse school offerings to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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