Summary:
The 86321 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative virtual school. While the schools in this area have some standout features, the overall district performance is below average compared to other districts in Arizona.
Bagdad Elementary School and Bagdad Middle/Senior High School have test scores that are generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. However, Bagdad Middle/Senior High School's 7th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 29% is significantly below the district and state averages. The district as a whole is ranked 178 out of 289 districts in Arizona and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting there is room for improvement.
On the other hand, Hillside Elementary School stands out with its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, which could indicate more individualized attention for students. Additionally, Sultan Virtual Academy has a much lower per-student spending of $6,565 compared to the other schools, suggesting online/virtual education can potentially be more cost-effective. However, the long-term sustainability of Hillside Elementary's small size and the impact of Sultan Virtual Academy's lower spending on student outcomes would need to be further examined.
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