Top Rankings
Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 94 students in Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) 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 Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
94 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% American Indian
89%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
2%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $58,138 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 50% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $49,426 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 348% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Spending
$5 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$58,138
$14,457
Showing 2012–2023. View full 21-year historical data
Spending / Student
$49,426
$13,869
Showing 2012–2023. View full 21-year historical data
Best Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Star Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Leupp Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 415-4157
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District?
Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District manages 1 public schools serving 94 students.
What is the rank of Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District?
Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District is ranked #531 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District?
89% of Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District?
Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Painted Desert Demonstration Projects Inc. (79086) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $49,426 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 348% over four school years.
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