Summary:
The 85552 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (with 1 virtual school), all part of the Thatcher Unified District. The district is ranked 125 out of 289 in Arizona and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Thatcher High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 107 out of 271 Arizona high schools with a 4-star rating. It boasts relatively strong test scores, with 48% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40% in Mathematics. The school also has a decent 78.4% four-year graduation rate and a 5.2% dropout rate. In contrast, Thatcher Elementary School ranks 378 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools with a 3-star rating, but it still performs above the state average, with 66% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA and 60% in Mathematics.
Overall, the schools in the 85552 zip code generally outperform the state average on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the graduation rates are slightly below the state average, and the dropout rates are higher, indicating room for improvement in student retention and support. The spending per student varies significantly across the schools, and the student-teacher ratios are relatively high, ranging from 16.2 to 20.2, which could be an area for the district to focus on.
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