For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Mayer Unified School District (4473). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Mayer Unified School District (4473) have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
526 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mayer Unified School District (4473), 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 60-79% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
144 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
48%
# Black Students
6 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
344 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
65%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
36
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,462 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 $12,127 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,837 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,421

Spending / Student
$12,127
$11,323

Best Mayer Unified School District (4473) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12568 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1101
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1101
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Mayer High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17300 E Mule Deer Dr
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) manages 2 public schools serving 526 students.
What is the rank of Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) is ranked #381 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
65% of Mayer Unified School District (4473) students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Mayer Unified School District (4473)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,127 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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