Top Rankings
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) 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 12 public schools serving 8,266 students in Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
12 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
8,266 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) 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.
Overall District Rank
#419 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
# American Indian Students
131 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
165 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,220 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
47%
# Black Students
678 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
800 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
10%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
262 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
839
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
861
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
758
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
903
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
875
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
898
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
921
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
992
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,017
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:
14
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,084 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,067 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,084
$11,257
Spending / Student
$10,067
$11,161
Best Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garden Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10825 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #22.
Westwind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9040 W. Campbell Ave. B
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 973 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Mirage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8605 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8490 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 772-2730
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Copper King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10730 W Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 786 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10237 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2670
Grades: PK-8
| 641 students
Rank: #77.
Canyon Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11675 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 772-2610
Grades: PK-8
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Villa De Paz Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 N 103rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2490
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
Sonoran Sky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10150 W Missouri Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 772-2640
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 772-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Pendergast Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3802 N 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1111.
Amberlea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8455 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2900
Grades: PK-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1212.
Desert Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8525 W Osborn Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 772-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District?
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,266 students.
What is the rank of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District?
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District is ranked #414 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 Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District?
75% of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District?
Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Pendergast Elementary District (4283) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,067 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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