Summary:
The Queen Creek Unified District in Arizona operates 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, serving students from preschool through 12th grade.
The district has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with a few standouts like Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, and Newell Barney College Preparatory School, a highly-rated middle school. Other top-performing elementary schools include Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School. The district generally outperforms state averages on assessments, especially in English Language Arts, though math proficiency lags behind.
While the district as a whole is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, there is significant variation in school-level performance. The data suggests a relationship between higher per-student spending and stronger academic results, and the high-performing middle schools appear to be setting students up for success in high school. However, the alternative and virtual schools in the district have lower test scores and graduation rates compared to the traditional schools, highlighting the unique needs and challenges of these student populations.
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