The 4,914 students who took the AASA/ACT test 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 failed, most achieved proficiency level one.
Florence Unified School District roughly covers schools within Pinal County and has a main office in Florence.
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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 Failed | Number of students tested |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Vista Academy | > 90% | < 10 |
| Florence Virtual Academy | 83% | 58 |
| San Tan Heights Elementary | 79% | 74 |
| Magma Ranch K8 School | 77% | 90 |
| San Tan Foothills High School | 75% | 185 |
| Walker Butte K-8 | 74% | 75 |
| Florence K-8 | 72% | 493 |
| Florence High School | 67% | 166 |
| Circle Cross K8 STEM Academy | 67% | 499 |
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