Dysart Unified District (4243) School District
School District · Surprise, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
24
20 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,550
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
24
20 elem, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,550
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Dysart Unified District (4243)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dysart Unified District (4243) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Freedom Traditional Academy
Surprise · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Asante Preparatory Academy
Surprise · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willow Canyon High School
Surprise · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#93 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,550
$626 vs Arizona median
District size
23,118 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Dysart Unified District (4243) ranks #93 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Dysart Unified District (4243)'s schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Freedom Traditional Academy (9.3/10), Asante Preparatory Academy (8.4/10), and Willow Canyon High School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom Traditional Academy | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Asante Preparatory Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Willow Canyon High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Canyon Ridge School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Shadow Ridge High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Dysart High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Cimarron Springs Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Valley Vista High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | EL Mirage Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Luke Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dysart Unified District (4243)
Dysart Unified District (4243) is a Surprise, Arizona school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 23,118 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $10,550 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Dysart Unified District (4243) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Freedom Traditional Academy, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Dysart Unified District (4243) students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dysart Unified District (4243) with test data.
Schools in Dysart Unified District (4243)
24 schools Elementary Schools 20
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Surprise
- Total Enrollment
- 23,118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,165
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) has 24 schools in total — 20 elementary, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dysart Unified District (4243)?
The average composite rating for Dysart Unified District (4243) is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243) spends $10,550 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dysart Unified District (4243) is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Freedom Traditional Academy is the highest-rated school in Dysart Unified District (4243) with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Across schools in Dysart Unified District (4243) with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dysart Unified District (4243) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Dysart Unified District (4243) has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 24 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.1%
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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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