Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
9,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
9,854
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#118 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,777
+$1,601 vs Arizona median
District size
9,854 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) ranks #118 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Alhambra Elementary District (4280)'s schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Alhambra Traditional School (8.8/10), James W. Rice Elementary School (7.5/10), and Global Academy of Phoenix (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Alhambra Elementary District (4280) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alhambra Traditional School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | James W. Rice Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Global Academy of Phoenix | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Cordova Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Choice Learning Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Barcelona Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Catalina Ventura School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Granada Elementary School-West Campus | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Madrid Neighborhood School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Westwood Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 9,854 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. District-level spending was $12,777 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alhambra Traditional School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) students show an average math proficiency of 34.3% and ELA proficiency of 34.7%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) with test data.
Schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
16 schoolsElementary Schools12
Middle Schools3
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 9,854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 574
- District spending per student
- $12,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) has 16 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
The average composite rating for Alhambra Elementary District (4280) is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280)'s district-level spending was $12,777 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Traditional School is the highest-rated school in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Across schools in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alhambra Elementary District (4280) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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