Summary:
The 85204 zip code area in Arizona has only one middle school, Taylor Junior High School, which is part of the Mesa Unified District. The school's performance has been consistently below the district and state averages, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a fluctuating statewide ranking that places it in the bottom half of middle schools in Arizona.
Academically, Taylor Junior High School struggles across all subject areas and grade levels. In 8th grade science, the proficiency rate is 19%, compared to the district average of 26% and the state average of 30%. In 7th grade ELA, the proficiency rate is 35%, compared to the district average of 38% and the state average of 42%. The school's math proficiency rates are particularly low, with 17% for 7th grade and 8% for 8th grade, well below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a concerning dropout rate of 5.2% for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that factors beyond just staffing levels may be contributing to the challenges faced by Taylor Junior High School. The school's per-student spending of $7,417 is also below the state average, but it's unclear if this is a significant factor in the school's performance. Overall, the data indicates that Taylor Junior High School is a struggling middle school that requires further investigation and potential interventions to improve student outcomes.
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