Summary:
The Morenci Unified District in Arizona consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, serving students from the local community. The data reveals some standout schools as well as areas for improvement across the district.
Metcalf Elementary School emerges as the top-performing school, consistently ranking in the top 300 elementary schools in Arizona over the past 3 years. It boasts strong test scores, with 4th grade students outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.1. In contrast, Fairbanks Middle School and Morenci High School struggle with lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics, and the high school has a relatively low graduation rate of 78.4%.
The data also reveals significant differences in resource allocation, with Morenci High School spending $11,776 per student, while the elementary and middle schools spend around $7,600-$7,800 per student. Fairbanks Middle School stands out with a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.1, suggesting a focus on providing more individualized attention, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance compared to the high school. Overall, the Morenci Unified District has room for improvement, particularly at the middle and high school levels, to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.
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