Summary:
The Nogales Unified District in Arizona consists of 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like Francisco Vasquez De Coronado Elementary School and Robert Bracker Elementary ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet district and state averages.
The data reveals significant disparities in test scores, with the higher-performing schools significantly outpacing the lower-performing ones in subjects like math and English language arts. For example, Francisco Vasquez De Coronado and Robert Bracker have much higher proficiency rates than schools like Lincoln Elementary and Mary L Welty Elementary. The district as a whole is ranked 218 out of 289 districts in Arizona and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other districts in the state.
The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools may be a contributing factor to the performance disparities observed. Desert Shadows Middle School stands out as a high-performing middle school, ranking in the top 245 in Arizona and outperforming the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. Overall, the data highlights both the challenges and opportunities facing the Nogales Unified District, with the need to identify and address the root causes of the performance gaps to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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