Summary:
The 86406 zip code area of Lake Havasu City, Arizona is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Lake Havasu Unified District, except for Havasu Preparatory Academy, a public charter school. While the schools in this area show a range of performance, a few stand out as exceptional.
Starline Elementary School ranks 286 out of 909 Arizona elementary schools, the highest in the 86406 zip code, and boasts consistently high test scores, with 59% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. Jamaica Elementary School also impresses, ranking 320 out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools in 2022-2023 and achieving 66% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics. Meanwhile, Havasu Preparatory Academy stands out for its high per-student spending of $11,394 and outperformance of the state average in 8th grade Science and 6th and 8th grade English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals some concerning trends, such as higher-than-average dropout rates at Thunderbolt Middle School and Havasu Preparatory Academy, as well as generally lower test scores compared to state averages across many subject areas and grade levels. These findings suggest potential equity challenges and funding disparities that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure all students in the 86406 zip code have access to a quality education.
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