For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 481 students in Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
481 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Red Mesa Unified District (4159) 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 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.66
# American Indian Students
468 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
47%
# Black Students
2 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
3 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
1%
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:
1
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
22
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
50
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,235 is higher 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 $28,010 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,235
$11,257
Spending / Student
$28,010
$11,161
Best Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Valley/cove High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Navajo Route N13 2miles South
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 653-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Red Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 160 Mile Marker 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4250
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4250
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
Rank: #33.
Red Mesa Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 160 Milepost 448
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4137
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4137
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Red Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N Hwy 160
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4177
Teec Nos Pos, AZ 86514
(928) 656-4177
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Round Rock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 191 At Route 12
Round Rock, AZ 86547
(928) 787-4502
Round Rock, AZ 86547
(928) 787-4502
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District?
Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District manages 5 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District?
Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District is ranked #483 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 Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District?
97% of Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District?
Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Red Mesa Unified District (4159) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,010 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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