Top Rankings
Avondale Elementary District (4272) 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 9 public schools serving 5,898 students in Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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
9 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
5,898 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#268 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
44 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
98 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,899 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
47%
# Black Students
620 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
1,088 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
18%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
610
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
640
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
638
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
660
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
622
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
617
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
660
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
690
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
696
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 $10,297 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,292 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,297
$11,257
Spending / Student
$10,292
$11,161
Best Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Grades: PK-8
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Thunder
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Trails
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 994 students
Rank: #44.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Star
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Michael Anderson
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #77.
Eliseo C. Felix School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Grades: 2-5
| 532 students
Rank: #88.
Avondale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Lattie Coor
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,898 students.
What is the rank of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District is ranked #266 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 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 Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
66% of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,292 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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