Higley Unified School District Superintendent Sherry Richards (2023) | Higley Unified School District
Higley Unified School District Superintendent Sherry Richards (2023) | Higley Unified School District
The 6,750 students who took the AASA/ACT were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those at proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students who reached the third and fourth proficiency level passed the test.
Of those who passed, most achieved proficiency level three.
Higley Unified School District roughly covers schools within Maricopa County and has a main office in Gilbert.
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.
WalletHub claimed Arizona’s school system ranked among the worst across U.S. for class size, performance, funding, safety, and instructors’ credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridges Elementary School | 79% | 422 |
| San Tan Elementary | 67% | 547 |
| Higley High School | 64% | 538 |
| Cortina Elementary | 64% | 447 |
| Power Ranch Elementary | 62% | 352 |
| Higley Traditional Academy | 62% | 433 |
| Centennial Elementary School | 61% | 405 |
| Williams Field High School | 61% | 488 |
| Sossaman Middle School | 59% | 986 |
| Coronado Elementary School | 56% | 334 |
| Chaparral Elementary School | 56% | 495 |
| Cooley Middle School | 46% | 838 |
| Gateway Pointe Elementary | 43% | 432 |
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