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 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,707 students in Parker Unified School District (4510). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
6 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
1,707 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parker Unified School District (4510), 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Graduation Rate
80%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)56.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
% American Indian
28%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
52%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
14%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,760 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,606 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,760
$14,465
Spending / Student
$14,606
$13,877
Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 3-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) manages 6 public schools serving 1,707 students.
What is the rank of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) is ranked #384 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: 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)?
52% of Parker Unified School District (4510) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, 14% 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 equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Parker Unified School District (4510)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,606 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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