Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District

2615 W Buckeye Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009-5743
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,229 students in Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,229 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

District Rank

Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#558 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.66
# American Indian Students
13 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,095 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
47%
# Black Students
88 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
27 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
2%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
64
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
115
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,070 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,059 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,070
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,059
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Murphy Elementary District (4265)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Grades: PK-8
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur M Hamilton School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,229 students.
What is the rank of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District is ranked #556 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
89% of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,059 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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