Summary:
The 85132 zip code area in Arizona is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools, all part of the Florence Unified School District. While the district as a whole is underperforming, with a low ranking and 1-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out for their strong performance.
Anthem Elementary School, an alternative school, has some of the highest test scores in the district, outperforming the district and state averages in many subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, 38% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to 28% for the district and 42% statewide. Similarly, the two alternative high schools, Florence Virtual Academy and Mountain Vista Academy, both had 4-year graduation rates of 78.4% in 2023-2024, outperforming the traditional high school in the area.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across the schools in the 85132 zip code. All schools had a dropout rate of 5.2% in 2023-2024, and the schools generally underperformed the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with few exceptions. Additionally, there is a wide range in spending per student, from $3,953 at Florence Virtual Academy to $16,053 at Mountain Vista Academy in 2021-2022, suggesting the need for more equitable resource allocation across the district.
Thank you for your feedback!