Homes Ahwatukee - The Arizona Republic Reports - Tempe, Kyrene students fare well on AIMS test

Homes Ahwatukee - The Arizona Republic Reports - Tempe, Kyrene students fare well on AIMS test

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Good news for Ahwatukee families! Amy Seligman of the Arizona Republic recently reported that "Tempe, Kyrene students fare well on AIMS test"

Her report sates "Tempe Union High School District sophomores performed on average better than other high-school students in the state on the AIMS test last academic year, according to 2011 test results released Wednesday by the state.

Kyrene Elementary School District students scored about 10 points above the state's passing rate, and Tempe Elementary School District, students scored just below the state rates of 68 percent (third-grade math) and 76 percent (third-grade reading)."

For the complete report and comments by Tempe Union District Superintendent Kenneth Baca, Kyrene School District Superintendent Chris Busch and executive director of instructional services Lorah Neville....................Read More

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