1608 S Laguna Ave
Parker, AZ 85344-6360
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Parker Unified School District (4510) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,814 students in Parker Unified School District (4510). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Parker Unified School District (4510) have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,432 Schools
# Students
1,814 Students
1,109,298 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
50,385 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Parker Unified School District (4510), 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
Overall District Rank
#475 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Parker Unified School District (4510), with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parker Unified School District (4510) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parker Unified School District (4510) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
80-84%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Parker Unified School District (4510) and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
551 Students
56,529 Students
% American Indian Students
30%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
33,512 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
867 Students
513,028 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
46%
# Black Students
5 Students
60,740 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
287 Students
400,174 Students
% White Students
16%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,135 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
40,474 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
29
13,398
# Students in K Grade:
143
73,111
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
80,354
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
79,766
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
80,274
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
81,055
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
82,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
86,091
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
90,209
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
90,550
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
90,470
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
88,596
# Students in 11th Grade:
131
83,235
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
89,546
# Ungraded Students:
-
353

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,742 is higher than the state median of $10,794. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,167 is higher than the state median of $10,562. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$4 MM
This chart display total revenue of Parker Unified School District (4510) and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$4 MM
This chart display total spending of Parker Unified School District (4510) and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,742
$10,794
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Parker Unified School District (4510) and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,167
$10,562
This chart display average spending per public school student in Parker Unified School District (4510) and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Junior High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Le Pera Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Parker High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blake Primary School
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Parker Unified School District (4510)?

Parker Unified School District (4510) manages 6 public schools serving 1,814 students.

What is the rank of Parker Unified School District (4510)?

Parker Unified School District (4510) is ranked #463 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Parker Unified School District (4510)?

48% of Parker Unified School District (4510) students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Parker Unified School District (4510)?

Parker Unified School District (4510) has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.

What is Parker Unified School District (4510)'s spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $12,167 is higher than the state median of $10,562. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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