Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 810 students in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
1,677 Students
761,365 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
321 Students
37,923 Students
% American Indian Students
19%
5%
# Asian Students
24 Students
26,420 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
444 Students
360,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
47%
# Black Students
2 Students
44,373 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
784 Students
254,564 Students
% White Students
47%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,710 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
34,724 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
18,007
# Students in K Grade:
100
73,126
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
128
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
67,887
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
68,279
# Students in 9th Grade:
160
9,715
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
10,079
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
10,225
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
12,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,053 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,053
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,624
$11,323
Best Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Grades: PK-6
| 810 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
