Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District
School District · Glendale, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
14 elem
Enrollment
8,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
14 elem
Enrollment
8,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#124 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,795
$381 vs Arizona median
District size
8,858 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Glendale Elementary District (4271) ranks #124 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Glendale Elementary District (4271)'s schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Glenn F Burton School (7.5/10), Discovery School (7.3/10), and Sunset Vista (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Glendale Elementary District (4271) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenn F Burton School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Discovery School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Sunset Vista | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | William C Jack School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Challenger Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Desert Spirit | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Horizon School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Harold W Smith School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Glendale American School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Desert Garden Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Glendale Elementary District (4271) is a Glendale, Arizona school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 8,858 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. District-level spending was $10,795 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Glendale Elementary District (4271) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glenn F Burton School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Glendale Elementary District (4271) students show an average math proficiency of 30.2% and ELA proficiency of 32.5%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with test data.
Schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271)
14 schoolsElementary Schools14
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Glendale
- Total Enrollment
- 8,858
- Teachers (FTE)
- 433
- District spending per student
- $10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) has 14 schools in total — 14 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
The average composite rating for Glendale Elementary District (4271) is 5.8/10. 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 Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Glendale Elementary District (4271)'s district-level spending was $10,795 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 Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Glendale Elementary District (4271) is 20.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Glenn F Burton School is the highest-rated school in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Across schools in Glendale Elementary District (4271) with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Glendale Elementary District (4271) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Glendale Elementary District (4271) has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 14 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.5%
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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