Summary:
The 85630 zip code area is home to two schools - St David Elementary School and St David High School, both part of the St David Unified District. While the high school stands out as a top performer in the state, the elementary school has seen declining performance in recent years. Both schools face challenges in math proficiency, and the district may want to examine ways to improve equity and outcomes across all grade levels.
St David High School is a standout, ranking 37th out of 464 Arizona high schools and earning a 5-star rating. Its 94.4% four-year graduation rate is notably high. In contrast, St David Elementary School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 543rd out of 1,226 schools in 2020-2021 to 682nd out of 1,245 schools in 2022-2023, suggesting declining performance relative to other Arizona elementary schools.
Both schools struggle with math proficiency, with only 12-38% of students scoring proficient or better across grade levels. Additionally, the schools have a very homogeneous racial makeup, with over 80% of students identifying as white. This lack of diversity may be an area for the district to examine. The funding disparity, with the high school spending nearly 2.5 times more per student than the elementary school, could also contribute to the performance differences between the two.
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