Summary:
The 85143 zip code area of San Tan Valley, Arizona is home to 8 schools, including 7 elementary schools and 1 high school, all part of the Florence Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 245 out of 288 in Arizona and has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, a few standout schools in the area demonstrate stronger academic performance.
Legacy Traditional-San Tan, a public charter elementary school (grades K-8), is the highest performing school in the area, ranking 476 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and rated 2 out of 5 stars. Its students significantly outperform the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another relatively strong performer is Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy, a public elementary school (grades K-8) that ranks 638 out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and is rated 1 out of 5 stars.
In contrast, some schools in the area struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state average, such as Copper Basin and Skyline Ranch Elementary School. The data also reveals significant disparities in graduation rates, dropout rates, and per-student spending across the schools, suggesting underlying factors that may be contributing to these performance differences.
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