The 5,543 students who took the AASA were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those achieving proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students reaching the third and fourth proficiency level passed the test.
Of those who passed, most achieved proficiency level three.
Pendergast Elementary District roughly covers schools within Maricopa County and has a main office in Phoenix.
A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor markets for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
Some data provided by the Arizona Department of Education may be incomplete due to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
| School Name | % Who Passed | Number of students tested |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Lakes Elementary School | 37% | 575 |
| Desert Mirage Elementary School | 34% | 420 |
| Copper King Elementary | 33% | 567 |
| Westwind Elementary School | 32% | 729 |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | 30% | 367 |
| Canyon Breeze Elementary | 26% | 467 |
| Rio Vista Elementary | 26% | 440 |
| Sonoran Sky Elementary School | 25% | 353 |
| Pendergast Elementary School | 23% | 421 |
| Villa De Paz Elementary School | 23% | 361 |
| Amberlea Elementary School | 19% | 347 |
| Desert Horizon Elementary School | 17% | 496 |
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