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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 85087


At a glance
3
Schools
1,998
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedCanyon Springs STEM Academy212th of 909 Arizona elementary schools
Biggest riser
New River Elementary School up 76 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 85087 zip code area in Arizona is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Canyon Springs STEM Academy and New River Elementary School) and 1 alternative school (Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep). The data reveals a standout performer in Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep, which consistently outperforms state averages in academic subjects and has a high graduation rate and low dropout rate. In contrast, the two elementary schools have more mixed results, with some grade levels exceeding state averages and others falling behind, particularly in Mathematics.

Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep stands out as a high-performing school, with 96% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%. The school also has a 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and a low dropout rate of 5.2%. Meanwhile, the elementary schools, Canyon Springs STEM Academy and New River Elementary School, have more mixed performance, with some grade levels exceeding state averages in subjects like Science, but falling behind in Mathematics.

The data also reveals differences in spending per student, with Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep spending $9,856 per student, while the elementary schools spend $6,746 and $9,679 per student, respectively. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios vary, with New River Elementary School having a notably lower ratio of 10.6:1 compared to Canyon Springs STEM Academy's 16:1. These factors may contribute to the schools' performance and provide insights into the allocation of resources and teaching practices in the area.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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