Summary:
The 85119 zip code area in Arizona is home to two elementary schools - Desert Vista Elementary School and Four Peaks Elementary School, both serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the schools share a geographic location, their academic performance and student demographics differ.
Academically, both schools struggle to meet state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28% of 3rd graders at Desert Vista Elementary were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 39%. Four Peaks Elementary fared slightly better in math, with 56% of 3rd graders proficient, but still fell short of the state's 43% average. The schools' science proficiency for 5th graders was also low, with Desert Vista at 26% and Four Peaks at 28%, compared to the state average of 34%.
The schools also face challenges related to their student populations. Desert Vista Elementary has a more diverse student body, with 33.4% Hispanic and 2.61% African American students, while Four Peaks Elementary has a higher Hispanic population at 48.8% but a lower African American population at 0.6%. Both schools serve a significant number of students from low-income families, with 49.81% of Desert Vista students and 72.69% of Four Peaks students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the schools operate with limited resources, as evidenced by their low per-student spending (Desert Vista at $5,318 and Four Peaks at $5,458) and high student-teacher ratios (18.9 and 19.9, respectively).
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