For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 112 students in Paloma School District (4255). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Paloma School District (4255) have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (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
1 School
2,492 Schools
# Students
112 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Paloma School District (4255), 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
47%
# Black Students
4 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
4 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
3%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
13
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
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 $31,125 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,071 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,125
$11,257
Spending / Student
$35,071
$11,161
Best Paloma School District (4255) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) manages 1 public schools serving 112 students.
What is the rank of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) is ranked #474 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Paloma School District (4255)?
87% of Paloma School District (4255) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Paloma School District (4255)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,071 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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