Gila Bend Unified District (4238) School District
School District · Gila Bend, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gila Bend Unified District (4238) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Gila Bend High School
Gila Bend · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gila Bend Elementary
Gila Bend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#76 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,062
+$1,886 vs Arizona median
District size
516 students
Smaller than Arizona median
Top-Rated Schools in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gila Bend High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Gila Bend Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) is a Gila Bend, Arizona school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 516 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $13,062 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Gila Bend Unified District (4238) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gila Bend High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gila Bend Unified District (4238) students show an average math proficiency of 16.6% and ELA proficiency of 27.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gila Bend Unified District (4238), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gila Bend Unified District (4238) with test data.
Schools in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Gila Bend
- Total Enrollment
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
The average composite rating for Gila Bend Unified District (4238) is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend Unified District (4238) spends $13,062 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gila Bend Unified District (4238) is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend High School is the highest-rated school in Gila Bend Unified District (4238) with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Across schools in Gila Bend Unified District (4238) with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.0%
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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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