Summary:
The 85607 zip code area in Arizona is home to three middle schools: Paul H Huber Junior High School, Ray Borane Middle School, and Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8. These schools serve students in grades 5-8 and are part of the Douglas Unified District and the Center for Academic Success Inc. district.
Based on the data, the standout school in this area appears to be the Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8. This school consistently outperforms the other two middle schools in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with significantly higher proficiency rates. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 61% of 5th graders at the Center for Academic Success #4 were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 34% and 26% at the other two schools. In Math, 87% of 5th graders at the Center for Academic Success #4 were proficient or better, far exceeding the other schools. Additionally, the Center for Academic Success #4 has a higher statewide ranking, placing 287 out of 552 Arizona middle schools in 2024-2025, compared to rankings of 423 and 457 for the other two schools.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends across all three middle schools in the 85607 zip code area. Dropout rates were consistently high at 5.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, and test scores in core subjects like science and math were significantly below the state averages. For instance, in 8th grade science, the schools scored between 14-18% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30%. In math, the proficiency rates ranged from 13-14%, well below the state average of 27-29%. These performance gaps suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for students in this area.
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