Alhambra Elementary District (4280) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#133 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,777
+$1,601 vs Arizona median
District size
9,854 students
Much larger than Arizona median
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. The district invests $12,777 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Global Academy of Phoenix, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Alhambra Elementary District (4280) students show an average math proficiency of 18.7% and ELA proficiency of 21.1%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 9,854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 574
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alhambra Elementary District (4280)?
Alhambra Elementary District (4280) spends $12,777 per student per year.
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)?
Global Academy of Phoenix is the highest-rated school in Alhambra Elementary District (4280) with a composite score of 9.0/10.
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 18.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.1%. 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 5.8/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.1%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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