Top Rankings
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) 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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,597 students in J O Combs Unified School District (4445). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
4,597 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
J O Combs Unified School District (4445), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Graduation Rate
86%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
# American Indian Students
63 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
34 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,607 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
47%
# Black Students
204 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
2,493 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
54%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
157
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
315
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
297
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
289
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
319
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
299
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
338
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
357
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
445
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
359
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
406
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,227 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,208 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,227
$11,274
Spending / Student
$10,208
$11,177
Best J O Combs Unified School District (4445) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Combs Traditional Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Grades: PK-6
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 458 students
Rank: #44.
Combs High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 8-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #55.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Grades: K-8
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38454 N Carolina Ave
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: n/an/a
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Grades: K-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) manages 10 public schools serving 4,597 students.
What is the rank of J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) is ranked #336 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
54% of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is J O Combs Unified School District (4445)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,208 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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