Gila Bend Unified District (4238) School District
School District · Gila Bend, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
516
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#157 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below 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 Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Gila Bend High School | 4.7 / 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. District-level spending was $13,062 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Gila Bend Unified District (4238) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gila Bend Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Gila Bend Unified District (4238) students show an average math proficiency of 16.2% and ELA proficiency of 25.7%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Gila Bend
- Total Enrollment
- 516
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- District spending per student
- $13,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.3/10. 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 Gila Bend Unified District (4238)?
Gila Bend Unified District (4238)'s district-level spending was $13,062 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 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 Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gila Bend Unified District (4238) with a composite score of 6.0/10.
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 16.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 25.7%. 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 25.7%
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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