Dysart Unified District (4243) School District
School District · Surprise, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
24
20 elem, 4 high
Enrollment
23,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
24
20 elem, 4 high
Enrollment
23,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#37 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above 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 #37 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Dysart Unified District (4243)'s schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Freedom Traditional Academy (8.9/10), Countryside Elementary School (8.7/10), and Sunset Hills Elementary (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dysart Unified District (4243) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
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 | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Countryside Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Sunset Hills Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | EL Mirage Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Luke Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Asante Preparatory Academy | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Surprise Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Canyon Ridge School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Kingswood Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Cimarron Springs Middle School | 7.4 / 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. District-level spending was $10,550 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Dysart Unified District (4243) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Freedom Traditional Academy, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Dysart Unified District (4243) students show an average math proficiency of 45.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.7%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools20
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Surprise
- Total Enrollment
- 23,118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,165
- District spending per student
- $10,550NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.0/10. 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 Dysart Unified District (4243)?
Dysart Unified District (4243)'s district-level spending was $10,550 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 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 8.9/10.
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 45.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.7%. 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 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.7%
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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