Summary:
The 85086 zip code area in Arizona is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Deer Valley Unified District, except for two charter schools.
The standout schools in this area are Diamond Canyon School, Gavilan Peak School, and Stepping Stones Academy, all of which have exceptional test scores and rankings. Stepping Stones Academy, a charter school, stands out with 66-96% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77-96% proficient in Mathematics. The traditional public schools in the area, such as Diamond Canyon School and Gavilan Peak School, also perform well above the state and district averages.
The Deer Valley Unified District, which most of the schools belong to, is ranked 84 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 4-star rating, suggesting the district as a whole is performing well. However, there is a significant range in test score proficiency rates across the schools, with the top-performing schools far exceeding the state and district averages. The student-teacher ratios and spending per student also vary, which could be contributing factors to the schools' academic performance.
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