Summary:
The 85141 zip code area is home to two schools: American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12, an alternative school, and Picacho School, an elementary school. While the alternative school, American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12, stands out with its larger enrollment, higher test scores, and better graduation and dropout rates, the elementary school, Picacho School, appears to be a lower-performing institution based on its statewide ranking.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12, with 2,168 students, is significantly larger than the 140-student Picacho School. The alternative school also outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. Additionally, American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 has a 78.4% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average, and a 5.2% dropout rate, which is lower than the state average.
In contrast, Picacho School's test scores are not provided, but its statewide ranking suggests lower performance compared to other Arizona elementary schools. The school also has a 5.2% dropout rate, though its graduation rate is not provided. Interestingly, Picacho School has a higher spending per student ($12,162) compared to American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 ($6,706), which could be due to factors such as school size, student needs, or resource allocation.
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