Top Rankings
Parker Unified School District (4510) 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 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,722 students in Parker Unified School District (4510). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Parker Unified School District (4510) have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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
6 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,722 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Parker Unified School District (4510), 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
# American Indian Students
519 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
30%
5%
# Asian Students
13 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
850 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
50%
47%
# Black Students
5 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
244 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
14%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
129
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
118
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
5
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,448 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,448
$11,257
Spending / Student
$12,344
$11,161
Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Blake Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 3-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Parker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Wallace Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Le Pera Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) manages 6 public schools serving 1,722 students.
What is the rank of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) is ranked #413 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
50% of Parker Unified School District (4510) students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Parker Unified School District (4510)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 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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