Phoenix Area School District Report Cards and
Arizona Academic Achievement Levels
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Good schools benefit everyone - not just those families with children. Students who attended top schools have greater opportunities as adults and are our leaders of tomorrow. Because parents want their children to attend good schools, homes located in top performing school districts are in greater demand and their property values are higher. Choose the neighborhood and school district wisely when you buy your home.
With home prices extremely affordable and ultra low interest rates, now is the perfect time to shop for a new home in a great school dristrict. As exciting as that is, it can be a lot of work to explore new neighborhoods, cities, and sometimes states. And much of that homework can be the research required to determine if that perfect neighborhood contains the right school district for your children. Researching schools and school districts can be a time consuming project, but it doesn't have to be. Simply log onto www.SchoolMatters.com to find all the answers that you need to know about any school or school district nationwise. This great site has all the statistics and information you need about local schools in your new neighborhood, to help you make decisions and ensure that your children end up in the right school. Want to compare the enrollment size of the school, test scores, teacher-student ratio, English and Math proficiency percentage information? No problem, the site will provide all of that information and more. And if you want to compare schools in different locations, simply select the top schools of your choice and perform a comparison. And if your upcoming move requires relocating to a new state, you can even find out statewide educational information. Enter the state you would like more information about, hit go, and receive detailed information about the educational system, including a breakdown of how students performed on state reading and math tests as well as college prep tests, and community demographics. If a move to a new school district is on the slate for your family, taking the time to do some research will help ensure the experience is a good one. And remember to forward this article on to family or friends who may be contemplating a move. They - and their kids - will thank you for it! Arizona Department of Education list of Excelling School Districts Arizona Department of Education list of Highly Performing School Districts Maricopa County School Districts Map Maricopa County Elementary School Districts Map Maricopa County High School Districts Map U.S. News and World Report 2009 Best Arizona High Schools Individual school websites are listed in my Discover Phoenix Guide - Phoenix Area School Districts. Metro Phoenix encompasses a huge area of over 4,000 square miles and finding just the right area is challenging. Call or email me to help you narrow your search. I can assist you in many ways: locating your new home, negotiating the best contract price and terms, guidance in selecting a lender and loan program, handling the escrow details and recommending inspectors, home warranty companies, trades and professionals to help you. Schools are very important, but this is only one of many important home purchase evaluation factors. Contact me for a Buyer's Guide with a complete list of factors to consider when shopping for your home. I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Sam Elam |
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