Summary:
The 59065 zip code area is home to two schools - Arrowhead Elementary and Arrowhead Middle School, both serving students from the Arrowhead Elementary District. While the middle school appears to be the stronger performer, both schools face unique challenges and opportunities for improvement based on the available data.
Arrowhead Middle School has a higher statewide ranking and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating better overall performance compared to Arrowhead Elementary, which has a 2-star rating. The middle school also has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science, though its Math proficiency is lower than the elementary school.
However, the significant difference in enrollment between the two schools (46 students at the elementary level and only 17 at the middle school) suggests the middle school may be struggling to retain students as they progress from the elementary level. Additionally, the higher free/reduced lunch rate at the elementary school indicates a greater proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which could impact academic performance and resource needs. The consistent 2-star rating for the Arrowhead Elementary District across multiple years also suggests systemic challenges that may need to be addressed at the district level.
Thank you for your feedback!