Summary:
The 85213 zip code area in Arizona is home to 3 middle schools: Stapley Junior High School, Poston Junior High School, and Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School. Based on the available data, Stapley Junior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Arizona middle schools and outperforming state and district averages on key metrics.
Stapley Junior High School boasts strong test scores, with 50% of 7th graders proficient or better in Math compared to 24% district-wide and 27% statewide. The school also has a lower dropout rate of 5.2% and spends less per student ($6,541) than the other schools in the data set. In contrast, Poston Junior High School and Vista Grove Preparatory Academy Middle School appear to be underperforming, with significantly lower test scores and rankings compared to state and district averages.
The data also reveals a consistent 5.2% dropout rate across all 3 schools, which warrants further investigation. Additionally, the wide disparity in per-student spending, from $6,541 at Stapley to $15,869 at Vista Grove, is an interesting finding that could provide insights into resource allocation and its impact on student outcomes.
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