Maricopa Unified School District (4441) 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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,731 students in Maricopa Unified School District (4441). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Maricopa Unified School District (4441) have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), which is ranked within the bottom 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 74% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.66
# American Indian Students
402 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
5%
# Asian Students
162 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,877 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
47%
# Black Students
1,224 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
14%
6%
# White Students
2,444 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
28%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
54 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
568 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
192
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
567
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
624
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
648
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
677
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
632
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
656
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
595
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
569
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
639
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
779
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
793
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
665
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
672
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
23
520
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,693 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,666 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) manages 13 public schools serving 8,731 students.
What is the rank of Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) is ranked #340 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
44% of Maricopa Unified School District (4441) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maricopa Unified School District (4441)?
Maricopa Unified School District (4441) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Maricopa Unified School District (4441)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,666 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,731 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
