Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) School District
School District · Fountain Hills, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,153
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Fountain Hills Middle School
Fountain Hls · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fountain Hills High School
Fountain Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School
Fountain Hls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#87 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,403
+$1,227 vs Arizona median
District size
1,153 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) ranks #87 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)'s schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fountain Hills Middle School (7.1/10), Fountain Hills High School (7.0/10), and Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fountain Hills Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Fountain Hills High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcdowell Mountain Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Fountain Hills Virtual Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) is a Fountain Hills, Arizona school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,153 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $12,403 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fountain Hills Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) students show an average math proficiency of 54.2% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) with test data.
Schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)
4 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Fountain Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 1,153
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- District spending per student
- $12,403NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) has 4 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 Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
The average composite rating for Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) is 6.3/10. 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 Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)'s district-level spending was $12,403 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 Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Fountain Hills Middle School is the highest-rated school in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247)?
Across schools in Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Fountain Hills Unified District (4247) has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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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