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Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) 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 3 public schools serving 1,641 students in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,641 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#579 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,580 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
96%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
47%
# Black Students
n/a
63,785 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
8 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
79
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
128
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
1
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,882 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,311 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,882
$11,274
Spending / Student
$20,311
$11,177
Best Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kayenta Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Grades: PK-4
| 498 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Kayenta Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North U.s. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) manages 3 public schools serving 1,641 students.
What is the rank of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is ranked #541 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 Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
96% of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,311 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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