Top Rankings
Morenci Unified District (4230) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,536 students in Morenci Unified District (4230). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Morenci Unified District (4230) have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
3 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,536 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Morenci Unified District (4230), 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Graduation Rate
92%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
66%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,794 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,164
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,794
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Morenci Unified District (4230) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Gr: PK-4 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Fairbanks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Morenci High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morenci Unified District (4230)?
Morenci Unified District (4230) manages 3 public schools serving 1,536 students.
What is the rank of Morenci Unified District (4230)?
Morenci Unified District (4230) is ranked #203 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morenci Unified District (4230)?
66% of Morenci Unified District (4230) students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morenci Unified District (4230)?
Morenci Unified District (4230) has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Morenci Unified District (4230)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,794 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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