The 1,150 students who took the AASA/ACT 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.
Payson Unified District roughly covers schools within Gila County and has a main office in Payson.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Randall Elementary School | 28% | 459 |
| Payson High School | 24% | < 10 |
| Rim Country Middle School | 20% | 527 |
Alerts Sign-up