Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District

3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323-5054
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 145 students in Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
145 Students
1,123,227 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#458 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
34%
25-29%
40%
21-39%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
19%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
75%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,828 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,186 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,828
$11,429
Spending / Student
$10,186
$11,331

Best Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mingus Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Sunset Dr
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-4766
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District?
Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District manages 1 public schools serving 145 students.
What is the rank of Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District?
Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District is ranked #504 out of 601 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 Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District?
75% of Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,186 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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