Top Rankings
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,825 students in Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,825 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 610 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.65
# American Indian Students
23 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
457 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
47%
# Black Students
8 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,297 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
71%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
133
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
130
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
119
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
159
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
140
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,106 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,083
$11,274
Spending / Student
$9,106
$11,177
Best Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7250
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7250
Grades: 3-6
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Thatcher High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 North 3rd Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7270
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Thatcher Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 North 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7260
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7260
Grades: 7-8
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
3490 W Main St
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7200
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7200
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928) 348-7240
Grades: K-3
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,825 students.
What is the rank of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District is ranked #202 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
71% of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District?
Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,106 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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