Tempe School District (4258) 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 23 public schools serving 10,759 students in Tempe School District (4258). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tempe School District (4258) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Tempe School District (4258), 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
# American Indian Students
771 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
5%
# Asian Students
224 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5,569 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
47%
# Black Students
1,402 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
13%
6%
# White Students
2,080 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
19%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
182 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
531 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
453
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
1,126
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,256
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,143
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,251
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,189
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,113
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,024
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,053
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,131
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
20
520
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,074 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,583 is higher 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) manages 23 public schools serving 10,759 students.
What is the rank of Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) is ranked #383 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
52% of Tempe School District (4258) students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tempe School District (4258)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,583 is higher 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: 23 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 10,759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
