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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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,278 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 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
1,278 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#578 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.65
# American Indian Students
12 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,145 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
47%
# Black Students
96 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
20 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
2%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
149
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
144
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
137
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,492 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,558 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,492
$11,274
Spending / Student
$12,558
$11,177
Best Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
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
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur M Hamilton School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
| 230 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 1,278 students.
What is the rank of Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District is ranked #576 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 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 22:1, 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 $12,558 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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