For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 481 students in Gila Bend Unified District (4238). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Gila Bend Unified District (4238) have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
481 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gila Bend Unified District (4238), which is ranked within the bottom 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 55% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#574 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
55%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.4%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
22%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
68%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,597 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,318 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,597
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,318
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gila Bend Unified District (4238) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gila Bend High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2286
Gr: 6-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Gila Bend Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Martin Ave
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) manages 2 public schools serving 481 students.
What is the rank of Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) is ranked #579 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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 Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
68% of Gila Bend Unified District (4238) students are Hispanic, 22% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Gila Bend Unified District (4238)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,318 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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