Summary:
The 85044 zip code area in Tempe, Arizona is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with the schools belonging to the highly-ranked Tempe Union High School District and Kyrene Elementary District. Two schools stand out in the area - BASIS Ahwatukee, a high-performing public charter school, and Mountain Pointe High School, a diverse public high school with strong academic performance.
BASIS Ahwatukee boasts exceptional academic results, with over 90% of students proficient or better in key subjects, a 98% 4-year graduation rate, and a low 0.2% dropout rate. In contrast, the Kyrene Elementary District schools generally perform below district and state averages, though they serve diverse student populations with high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility. Mountain Pointe High School also has strong academic performance, with a 89.6% graduation rate and 3.1% dropout rate, while serving a diverse student body with significant Hispanic and African American representation.
The data highlights the significant performance gap between the high-achieving BASIS Ahwatukee and the more average-performing Kyrene schools, suggesting that school choice and access to high-quality charter schools can have a substantial impact on student outcomes. Additionally, the diverse student populations at Mountain Pointe High School and the Kyrene schools indicate that these schools are serving a wide range of students, which presents both strengths and challenges in ensuring equitable outcomes.
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