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Alhambra Elementary District (4280) 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 17 public schools serving 10,157 students in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
17 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
10,157 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
557 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) 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.
Overall District Rank
#506 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.66
# American Indian Students
135 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
431 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,933 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
47%
# Black Students
1,029 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
447 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
5%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
161 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
179
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
948
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,100
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,037
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,148
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,101
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,110
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,090
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,203
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,241
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 $11,990 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,455 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,990
$11,257
Spending / Student
$12,455
$11,161
Best Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alhambra Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5725 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 484-8816
Grades: K-8
| 723 students
Rank: #22.
Global Academy Of Phoenix
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6615 N 39th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2202
Grades: K-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Catalina Ventura School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6331 W. 39th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 841-7445
Grades: K-8
| 872 students
Rank: #44.
Sevilla Elementary School-west Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3851 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 347-0232
Grades: 5-8
| 667 students
Rank: #55.
Sevilla Elementary School-east Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 W Missouri Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 242-0281
Grades: PK-4
| 768 students
Rank: #66.
Granada Elementary School-west Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3232 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-1403
Grades: PK-4
| 857 students
Rank: #77.
Arizona K-8 Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #88.
James W. Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8420
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4711 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 242-2442
Grades: K-5
| 805 students
Rank: #1010.
Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5631 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 841-0704
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Granada Elementary School-east Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3022 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 589-0110
Grades: 4-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1212.
Barcelona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6530 N 44th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-8616
Grades: PK-8
| 858 students
Rank: #1313.
Carol G. Peck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 N 49th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-3889
Grades: K-8
| 667 students
Rank: #1414.
Madrid Neighborhood School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3736 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2280
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1515.
Choice Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5330 N 23rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 246-0699
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #1616.
Valencia Newcomer School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3802 W Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 336-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alhambra Preschool Academy
Magnet School
4730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602) 246-5155
Grades: PK
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,157 students.
What is the rank of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District is ranked #502 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 Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
78% of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,455 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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