Top Rankings
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,796 students in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,796 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.65
# American Indian Students
56 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,697 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
97%
47%
# Black Students
2 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
34 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
264
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
309
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
322
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
320
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
304
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
303
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
360
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:
4
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,146 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,090 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,146
$11,274
Spending / Student
$9,090
$11,177
Best Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Encanto Learning Center
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 814 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Somerton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
343 N Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,796 students.
What is the rank of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District is ranked #400 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
97% of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,090 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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