Summary:
The 85357 zip code area has only one elementary school, Wenden Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This small school, operated by the Wenden Elementary District, has a diverse student population but consistently underperforms academically compared to state averages.
Wenden Elementary School has a student body that is 83.75% Hispanic, 13.75% White, and 2.5% Native American, with a total enrollment of just 80 students. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, its academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from 10% to 50% in English Language Arts and 11% to 27% in Mathematics, well below the state averages. The school has been consistently ranked in the lower half of Arizona elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, indicating below-average performance.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending and the economic disadvantage of its student population, as indicated by the 76.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Wenden Elementary School has not shown significant improvement in its academic outcomes. This suggests that the school may need to implement more effective strategies and interventions to address the challenges faced by its students and drive academic progress.
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