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Somerton Elementary District (4500) 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 8 public schools serving 3,004 students in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
3,004 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#356 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
95%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
1%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,443 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,460 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,443
$11,421
Spending / Student
$8,460
$11,323
Best Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N. Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3525 W County 16 1/2 St
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South Somerton Ave
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Encanto Learning Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Cesar Chavez Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6700
Grades: PK-6
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Somerton Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 North Somerton Ave.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 650 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Main Street
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
343 N Carlisle Avenue
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6072
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3667 E. San Luis Ln.
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Somerton, AZ 85350
(928) 341-6000
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,004 students.
What is the rank of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District is ranked #347 out of 607 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
95% of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District?
Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Somerton Elementary District (4500) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,460 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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