Summary:
The Payson Unified District in Arizona is home to two elementary schools: Julia Randall Elementary School and Payson Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade and are part of the broader Payson Unified District.
Based on the available data, neither school stands out as a clear academic performer within the district. Julia Randall Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 597 out of 912 Arizona elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 603 out of 909 in 2024-2025. Payson Elementary School's statewide ranking history is only provided for earlier years, with the school ranking around 335-359 out of 1,000-1,100 Arizona elementary schools from 2008-2011. Both schools perform below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% to 43% compared to the state averages of 34% to 46%.
The data also reveals some interesting differences between the two schools. Payson Elementary School spends $8,928 per student, while Julia Randall Elementary School spends $6,722 per student. This higher spending at Payson Elementary School may be due to the lower student-teacher ratio of 14.9, compared to 17.9 at Julia Randall Elementary School. However, the overall performance of both schools suggests that there may be broader systemic challenges within the Payson Unified District that need to be addressed.
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