West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 58 public high schools serving 292 students in West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District.
Public High Schools in West-Mec - Western Maricopa Education Center (80923) School District have a diversity score of 0.39, which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 0.66.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
20,632 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
9 Students
15,752 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
197,968 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
45%
# Black Students
30 Students
24,288 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
226 Students
158,257 Students
% White Students
78%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,652 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
16,758 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
318
# Students in K Grade:
-
4,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
4,714
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
4,798
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
4,913
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
5,127
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
5,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
9,127
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
12,821
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
13,475
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
4
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $218,709 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $135,329 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 58 schools
Grades: 07-12
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: ≤1%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59%
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59%
Science Proficiency
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
