For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 115 students in Paloma School District (4255). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
115 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Paloma School District (4255), 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.65
# American Indian Students
8 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
97 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
84%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
7 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
17
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
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 $30,313 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,157 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,313
$11,274
Spending / Student
$34,157
$11,177
Best Paloma School District (4255) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) manages 1 public schools serving 115 students.
What is the rank of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) is ranked #431 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Paloma School District (4255)?
84% of Paloma School District (4255) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
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 18:1.
What is Paloma School District (4255)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,157 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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