Elementary Schools in Gadsden Elementary District


Summary:

The Gadsden Elementary District in Arizona is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from pre-school through 6th grade. The district as a whole underperforms the state average in academic metrics, but a few standout schools, like Desert View Elementary and Educational Pastor Elementary 4, are able to exceed district and state averages in certain subjects and grade levels.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools in the district. Desert View Elementary, the largest school with 751 students, ranks higher than the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, schools like Cesar Chavez Elementary, Arizona Desert Elementary School, and Rio Colorado Elementary School struggle to meet district and state averages.

The Gadsden Elementary District as a whole is ranked 222 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a lack of consistent, high-quality education across the district. However, the data also highlights areas where certain schools are outperforming, suggesting potential best practices that could be replicated to improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.

District Detail

 1345 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd
San Luis, AZ 85349

 (928) 627-6540

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 289 Arizona districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 5,196

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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