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Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) 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 4 public schools serving 1,643 students in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,643 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#608 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.66
# American Indian Students
1,575 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
47%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
9 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
53
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,858 is higher 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 $20,286 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,858
$11,257
Spending / Student
$20,286
$11,161
Best Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kayenta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North U.s. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Kayenta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
K.u.s.d.#27 - A B C Preschool
Magnet School
N. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2043
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2043
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) manages 4 public schools serving 1,643 students.
What is the rank of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is ranked #597 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 Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
96% of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,286 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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