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Payson Unified District (4209) School District 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 5 public schools serving 2,291 students in Payson Unified District (4209) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Payson Unified District (4209) School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
2,291 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Payson Unified District (4209) School District, 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 75-79% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
# American Indian Students
68 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
15 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
618 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
47%
# Black Students
22 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,466 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
64%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
158
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
216
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
164
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,519 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,157
$11,257
Spending / Student
$10,519
$11,161
Best Payson Unified District (4209) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
Julia Randall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 468-2600
Grades: 2-5
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Rim Country Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 S Meadow St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-3062
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #44.
Payson Center For Success - Online
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Payson Elementary School
Magnet School
500 East Rancho Road
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5801
Grades: K-2
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,291 students.
What is the rank of Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District is ranked #326 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 Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
64% of Payson Unified District (4209) School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payson Unified District (4209) School District?
Payson Unified District (4209) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Payson Unified District (4209) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,519 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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