Payson Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (13-14)
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers (13-14)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)8%
5%
Asian
(13-14)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)15%
44%
Black
(13-14)n/a
5%
White
(13-14)75%
41%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
14%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
How many students attend Payson Education Center?
40 students attend Payson Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Payson Education Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Payson Education Center part of?
Payson Education Center is part of Gila County Regional School District (87600).
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