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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,866 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,866 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#475 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
# American Indian Students
550 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
30%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
884 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
47%
# Black Students
7 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
312 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
17%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
142
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
140
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
144
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
144
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
3
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,102 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,392 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,102
$11,274
Spending / Student
$11,392
$11,177
Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Blake Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Grades: PK-2
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Parker High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) manages 6 public schools serving 1,866 students.
What is the rank of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) is ranked #464 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)?
47% of Parker Unified School District (4510) students are Hispanic, 30% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, 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 $11,392 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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