Summary:
The Nogales Unified District in Arizona is home to two middle schools: Desert Shadows Middle School and Wade Carpenter Middle School. Based on the available data, Desert Shadows Middle School appears to be the stronger performing school of the two, outpacing Wade Carpenter Middle School and the district as a whole in several key metrics.
Desert Shadows Middle School has a higher overall SchoolDigger rating, ranking 262 out of 533 Arizona middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Wade Carpenter Middle School's ranking of 480 out of 533. Desert Shadows also has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, as well as a lower dropout rate and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While both schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations, the data reveals a significant academic disparity between the two. Wade Carpenter Middle School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Addressing the challenges faced by Wade Carpenter Middle School, particularly in the areas of academic achievement, could be crucial in providing equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Nogales Unified District.
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