Summary:
The 85653 zip code area in Arizona is home to 4 elementary schools, including Gladden Farms Elementary, Marjorie W Estes Elementary School, Roadrunner Elementary School, and La Paloma Academy Marana. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Marana Unified District and the Liberty Traditional Charter School district.
Based on the available data, Gladden Farms Elementary stands out as the highest performing school in the area. It has the highest statewide ranking, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating, and outperforms the district and state averages on key test score metrics, including 5th grade science proficiency, 3rd and 5th grade ELA proficiency, and 5th grade math proficiency. In contrast, the other schools in the area have lower rankings and test scores, suggesting they may be struggling to provide a quality education to their students.
The data also reveals significant variation in spending per student, ranging from $9,702 at Gladden Farms Elementary to $13,274 at Roadrunner Elementary School. Additionally, the lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity and equity of these schools. Further analysis of the schools' demographics, funding, and resource allocation could provide additional insights into the factors driving the performance differences observed in the area.
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