Summary:
The 85138 zip code area of Maricopa, Arizona is home to 6 elementary schools, all part of the Maricopa Unified School District except for Leading Edge Academy Maricopa, a public charter school. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a range of academic performance, with some standout institutions and others facing greater challenges.
Among the top-performing schools in the area is Pima Butte Elementary School, which ranks 368 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools and earns a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels. Another strong performer is Santa Rosa Elementary School, which ranks 462 out of 909 schools and has high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science. The public charter school, Leading Edge Academy Maricopa, also stands out with its higher statewide ranking and 3-star rating, particularly in upper elementary English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing institutions, such as Saddleback Elementary School, Santa Cruz Elementary School, and Butterfield Elementary School. These disparities suggest that students in the lower-performing schools may be facing greater challenges and barriers to learning, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students in the Maricopa community.
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