Thatcher Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Thatcher Unified School District, serving 1,637 students. Thatcher Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
Public schools in Thatcher Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arizona public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
The top ranked public schools in Thatcher Unified School District are Thatcher High School, Thatcher Elementary School and Thatcher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Thatcher Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.thatcherud.k12.az.us |
| School District Phone Number | (928) 348-7201 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,637 Students | 1,117,458 Students |
| # of Teachers | 84 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
Thatcher Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 641 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #172 out of 645 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 19 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 375 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 23% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 12 Students | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,188 Students | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | 73% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 35 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 12,779 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 103 | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 146 | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 132 | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 131 | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 139 | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 159 | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 149 | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 144 | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 139 | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 117 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 117 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 85 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 76 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $7,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,195 is less than the state median of $9,802. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $13 MM | $4 MM |
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| Spending | $12 MM | $3 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,809 | $10,250 |
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| Revenue / Student | $7,195 | $9,802 |
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Thatcher Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Thatcher High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30%601 North 3rd Avenue10
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7201
Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
- Thatcher Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50%1350 4th Avenue10
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7201
Grades: 3-6 | 578 students
- Thatcher Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50%1300 North 4th Avenue10
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7201
Grades: 7-8 | 283 students
- Jack Daley Primary School3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7201
Grades: K-3 | 381 students
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