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Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,117 students in Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,117 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
District Rank
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#558 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.66
# American Indian Students
8 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,004 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
48%
# Black Students
75 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
21 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
2%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
110
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
123
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
125
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,581 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,368 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,581
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,368
$11,323
Best Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur M Hamilton School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,117 students.
What is the rank of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District is ranked #550 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
90% of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,368 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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