Summary:
The Higley Unified School District in Arizona is home to two middle schools: Sossaman Middle School and Cooley Middle School. Based on the available data, Sossaman Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outperforming the district and state averages in academic proficiency.
Sossaman Middle School has a ranking of 83 out of 533 Arizona middle schools, compared to Cooley Middle School's ranking of 191. Sossaman also has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics across both 7th and 8th grades. Additionally, Sossaman has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population.
While the two schools have similar spending per student, the performance gap suggests that factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, or school leadership may contribute to the disparities in academic achievement. The Higley Unified School District as a whole is ranked 75 out of 288 districts in Arizona and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively high-performing district overall.
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