Morenci Unified District (4230) School District

1 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Morenci Unified District (4230) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,482 students in Morenci Unified District (4230) School District. 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) School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,482 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Morenci Unified District (4230) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#207 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
88 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
5%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
940 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
47%
# Black Students
16 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
403 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
27%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
140
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
130
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
105
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
92
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,221 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$15 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,675
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,221
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Morenci Unified District (4230)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Morenci Unified District (4230) School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalf Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Fairbanks Rd #1
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-7290
Grades: PK-4
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Morenci High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Stadium Dr
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3631
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Fairbanks Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928) 865-3501
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Morenci Unified District (4230) School District?
Morenci Unified District (4230) School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,482 students.
What is the rank of Morenci Unified District (4230) School District?
Morenci Unified District (4230) School District is ranked #209 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morenci Unified District (4230) School District?
64% of Morenci Unified District (4230) School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morenci Unified District (4230) School District?
Morenci Unified District (4230) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Morenci Unified District (4230) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,221 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,482 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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