Summary:
The Pendergast Elementary District in Arizona operates 12 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 233 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out. Garden Lakes Elementary School has the highest statewide ranking, ranking 498 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating. It also has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. Desert Mirage Elementary School has the second-highest statewide ranking, ranking 643 out of 904, and strong performance in English Language Arts. Additionally, Sonoran Sky Elementary School stands out for its high 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 45%, compared to the district average of 30% and the state average of 46%.
The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools within the district, both in terms of proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The schools with higher per-student spending tend to have better academic outcomes, indicating that adequate funding may be a key factor in improving student achievement. Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates across the district suggest that many students are facing significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact their educational experiences and outcomes.
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