Top Rankings
Avondale Elementary District (4272) 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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,960 students in Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,960 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
67%
48%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
17%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,185 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,189
$11,421
Spending / Student
$10,185
$11,323
Best Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildflower Accelerated Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 S Wildflower Dr
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-5205
Grades: PK-8
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Trails
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16875 W Canyon Trails Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #33.
Centerra Mirage Stem Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15151 W Centerra Dr S
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4800
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Thunder
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16750 W Garfield St
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 946 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Star
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 S 157th Ave
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Michael Anderson
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 S 3rd Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-5105
Grades: PK-8
| 733 students
Rank: #77.
Eliseo C. Felix School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E La Pasada Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 772-4300
Grades: 2-5
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1406 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4500
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Lattie Coor
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 W La Canada Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 772-4400
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,960 students.
What is the rank of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District is ranked #251 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
67% of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District?
Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Avondale Elementary District (4272) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,185 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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