Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
School District · Lakeside, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,677
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#116 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,342
+$1,166 vs Arizona median
District size
1,677 students
Typical than Arizona median
The short answer
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) ranks #116 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)'s schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blue Ridge JR High School (7.2/10), Blue Ridge High School (6.0/10), and Blue Ridge Elementary School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge JR High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Blue Ridge High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Blue Ridge Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) is a Lakeside, Arizona school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,677 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $12,342 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Ridge JR High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) students show an average math proficiency of 40.4% and ELA proficiency of 46.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) with test data.
Schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Lakeside
- Total Enrollment
- 1,677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- District spending per student
- $12,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) 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 Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
The average composite rating for Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) 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 Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)'s district-level spending was $12,342 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 Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge JR High School is the highest-rated school in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Across schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) has an average school rating of 6.0/10 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.8%
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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