Kelly

Kelly is a small public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona, with just 25 students. The school is part of the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard District, which is ranked 362 out of 540 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Kelly's student population is notably diverse, with 24% White, 28% African American, 40% Hispanic, and 8% Native American students. However, the school's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with only 25% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 41% and 36%, respectively. Kelly's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5% of Arizona elementary schools for female students, African American students, Hispanic students, and White students. The school also has had high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 4.6% to 22.2%, which are much higher than nearby schools and the state average.

While the nearby schools, such as Lowell Elementary School, ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary, and Thomas A Edison School, also struggle academically, Kelly's performance is consistently worse across multiple metrics. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $33,464 to $54,496, does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes, and the lack of progress over the past few years suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and support systems.