Summary:
The 85143 zip code area of San Tan Valley, Arizona is home to 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Florence Unified School District, except for two charter schools - Legacy Traditional-San Tan and Champion San Tan.
The data reveals significant variation in academic performance across the schools in this area. Legacy Traditional-San Tan and Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy stand out as the top performers, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Poston Butte High School, Walker Butte K-8, and Copper Basin have some of the lower test scores in the area.
The data also suggests potential equity issues, as the lower-performing schools tend to have higher percentages of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. However, spending per student does not appear to directly correlate with academic performance, as some of the higher-spending schools have lower test scores than the charter schools that spend less per student. Overall, this analysis highlights the importance of looking beyond just overall school rankings or ratings to understand the nuanced performance of schools within the 85143 zip code area.
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