Summary:
The 84511 zip code area is home to three schools - Blanding School (elementary), San Juan High, and Albert R. Lyman Middle - all of which face significant challenges. These schools serve a high-poverty, racially diverse student population, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Unfortunately, academic performance at these schools lags far behind state averages, with low proficiency rates in core subjects like English and math.
Across the board, the three schools in this zip code area have extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.75% to 99.82%. This indicates that the student population faces significant economic hardship. Additionally, test scores at these schools are alarmingly low, with only 22.1% of 3rd graders at Blanding Elementary proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 46.2%. The high school, San Juan High, fares even worse, with only 22.2% of 10th graders proficient in Math, versus the state average of 27.7%.
The racial diversity of these schools, with a high percentage of Native American students (ranging from 35.4% to 41.07%), is likely reflective of the local community demographics. However, the combination of high poverty, racial diversity, and low academic achievement raises concerns about educational equity and access to resources in this community. Furthermore, the fact that all three schools are part of the San Juan School District, which is ranked 83 out of 100 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating, indicates that the district as a whole may be facing significant challenges that need to be addressed.
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