Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kiser Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kiser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kiser Elementary School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Kiser Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kiser Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
77%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kiser Elementary School's ranking?
Kiser Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Kiser Elementary School?
115 students attend Kiser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kiser Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kiser Elementary School?
Kiser Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kiser Elementary School offer ?
Kiser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kiser Elementary School part of?
Kiser Elementary School is part of Paloma School District (4255).
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