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Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) School District

School District · Ash Fork, Arizona

Students: 280
Teachers (FTE): 12

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

280

Student-Teacher Ratio

23.3:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#79 of 203

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,893

+$2,717 vs Arizona median

District size

280 students

Smaller than Arizona median

The short answer

Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) ranks #79 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)'s schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ash Fork Elementary School (7.8/10), Ash Fork High School (6.7/10), and Ash Fork Middle School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Ash Fork Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +5.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Ash Fork Elementary School7.8 / 10
2Ash Fork High School6.7 / 10
3Ash Fork Middle School4.7 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)

Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) is a Ash Fork, Arizona school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 280 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1. District-level spending was $13,893 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ash Fork Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency50.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency56.6%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) with test data.

Schools in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)

3 schools

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Ash Fork
Total Enrollment
280
Teachers (FTE)
12
District spending per student
$13,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?

Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?

The average composite rating for Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) is 6.4/10. 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 Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?

Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)'s district-level spending was $13,893 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 Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) is 23.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?

Ash Fork Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471)?

Across schools in Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Ash Fork Joint Unified District (4471) has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
50.7%
ELA Proficiency
56.6%

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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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