Bagdad Unified District (4468)

500 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 517 students in Bagdad Unified District (4468). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Bagdad Unified District (4468) have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
517 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bagdad Unified District (4468), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#258 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

33%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
33.1%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2004–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
32%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
6%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% White
61%
33%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,253 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,205 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$9 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,253
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,205
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Bagdad Unified District (4468) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bagdad Unified District (4468)?
Bagdad Unified District (4468) manages 3 public schools serving 517 students.
What is the rank of Bagdad Unified District (4468)?
Bagdad Unified District (4468) is ranked #271 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bagdad Unified District (4468)?
61% of Bagdad Unified District (4468) students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bagdad Unified District (4468)?
Bagdad Unified District (4468) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Bagdad Unified District (4468)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,205 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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