Summary:
The 86503 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Chinle Unified District. While the district is ranked 157 out of 288 in Arizona and has a 2-star rating, some schools in the area stand out for their performance and student population.
Chinle Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments compared to other elementary schools in the area, with 54% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, Rough Rock Community School, an alternative school, serves a high-need student population with 98.47% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, suggesting more individualized attention.
The schools in the 86503 zip code face significant challenges, with graduation rates at Chinle High School below the state average and dropout rates significantly higher. Standardized test scores across the schools generally lag behind state averages, ranging from 6% to 54% proficiency. However, the schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating smaller class sizes, and higher-than-average spending per student, suggesting that funding alone may not be the sole factor in improving student success.
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