Summary:
The 85387 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Asante Preparatory Academy and Desert Oasis Elementary School. Based on the available data, Asante Preparatory Academy stands out as the higher-performing school, with stronger academic outcomes, lower dropout rates, and more funding and resources per student compared to Desert Oasis Elementary.
Asante Preparatory Academy ranks significantly higher statewide, with a ranking of 420 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools, compared to Desert Oasis Elementary's ranking of 770. Asante also has higher proficiency rates across most grade levels and subject areas, including a 55% proficiency rate in 5th grade science compared to 44% for the Dysart Unified District and 34% for the state. Additionally, Asante spends more per student at $8,968, while Desert Oasis Elementary spends $5,834 per student.
While both schools have room for improvement, with proficiency rates below 50% in many areas, the data suggests that Asante Preparatory Academy is providing a better educational experience for its students. The demographic differences between the two schools, with Asante being more racially diverse, and the potential impact of funding and resource allocation, are areas that warrant further exploration to understand the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two Nadaburg Unified School District schools.
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