Summary:
The 85128 zip code area of Coolidge, Arizona is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 5 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic, African American, and Native American students. However, the data reveals stark contrasts in the performance and resources of these schools, with some standout schools like Imagine Coolidge Elementary outperforming the district and state averages, while others, such as Heartland Ranch Elementary, struggle with very low test scores and statewide rankings.
One of the standout schools in the area is Blackwater Community School, which serves a 100% Native American student population and has an extremely high free/reduced lunch rate of 98.96%. Despite these challenges, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.3, indicating a strong focus on individualized attention. Another notable school is Akimel O'Otham Pee Posh (3-5), a charter elementary school that also serves a 100% Native American student population and outperforms the district and state averages in 5th grade English Language Arts proficiency.
The data also highlights the significant challenges faced by the schools in the 85128 zip code area, with many of them performing below the state averages in standardized test scores and having high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The contrasts in performance and resources suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of these schools and students, in order to provide equitable educational opportunities for all learners in the Coolidge Unified District and the surrounding Imagine Coolidge Elementary Inc., Imagine Prep Coolidge Inc., and other districts serving this area.
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