Summary:
The 85008 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to 15 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with some standout institutions and others struggling to meet state averages.
Among the standout schools is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix, a public charter high school with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and strong test scores, with 46% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%. Another high-performing school is Wilson Primary School, an elementary school with higher-than-average test scores, including 31% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages of 31% and 42%, respectively. In contrast, schools within the Creighton Elementary District generally perform below the state averages, with some of the lowest test scores in the area.
Overall, the schools in the 85008 zip code area face challenges, with several having a high dropout rate of 5.2%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the average 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is 25%, compared to the state average of 46%. However, the data suggests that there are opportunities for improvement, and identifying and replicating the successful practices of the standout schools could help raise the overall performance of the schools in the region.
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