Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) 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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 427 students in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public middle schools in Arizona.
Public Middle Schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.66
# American Indian Students
200 Students
24,584 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
4%
# Asian Students
15 Students
20,757 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
184 Students
270,096 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
45%
# Black Students
17 Students
35,861 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
686 Students
219,591 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,067 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
26,152 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
4,994
# Students in K Grade:
59
32,843
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
35,196
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
34,542
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
35,882
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
36,612
# Students in 5th Grade:
89
40,296
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
60,442
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
36,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
36,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
35,022
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
35,887
# Ungraded Students:
-
158
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,570 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,476 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,190 students
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
