For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 119 students in Paloma School District (4255). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Paloma School District (4255) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
119 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paloma School District (4255), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#394 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.2%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
88%
49%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
4%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,294 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,008 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,294
$11,558
Spending / Student
$33,008
$11,459
Best Paloma School District (4255) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) manages 1 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) is ranked #393 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paloma School District (4255)?
88% of Paloma School District (4255) students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Paloma School District (4255)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,008 is higher than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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