Summary:
The 85043 zip code area of Phoenix, Arizona is home to 16 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools, spread across two school districts - Fowler Elementary District and Riverside Elementary District. While the area has a few standout schools, such as Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) and Riverside Traditional School, the majority of schools in the 85043 zip code struggle with low academic performance and significant educational inequities.
The schools in this area generally have low proficiency rates on state assessments, with elementary schools ranging from 13-37% in English Language Arts and 18-45% in Mathematics. The middle schools perform even worse, with proficiency rates in the single digits for many grade levels. The high schools also face challenges, with 4-year graduation rates around 78.4%, which is below the state average, and dropout rates around 5.2%. Spending per student varies from $6,594 to $11,453, with most schools in the $8,000-$10,000 range.
While Maricopa Institute of Technology (MIT) stands out as a top-performing school, the Fowler Elementary District, which oversees the majority of schools in the 85043 zip code, is ranked 263 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the district. Addressing the educational disparities in this area will require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying socioeconomic factors impacting student performance.
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