Higley Unified School District (4248)
School District · Gilbert, Arizona
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
12,887
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#6 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,611
$1,565 vs Arizona median
District size
12,887 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Higley Unified School District (4248) ranks #6 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Higley Unified School District (4248)'s schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Coronado Elementary School (9.2/10), Bridges Elementary School (8.7/10), and Gateway Pointe Elementary (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +2.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Higley Unified School District (4248) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Higley Unified School District (4248)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Bridges Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Gateway Pointe Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Cortina Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | San Tan Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Power Ranch Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Chaparral Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Centennial Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Higley Traditional Academy | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Sossaman Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Higley Unified School District (4248)
Higley Unified School District (4248) is a Gilbert, Arizona school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 12,887 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $9,611 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Higley Unified School District (4248) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coronado Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Higley Unified School District (4248) students show an average math proficiency of 62.8% and ELA proficiency of 66.6%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Higley Unified School District (4248), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Higley Unified School District (4248) with test data.
Schools in Higley Unified School District (4248)
16 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Gilbert
- Total Enrollment
- 12,887
- Teachers (FTE)
- 714
- District spending per student
- $9,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248) has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Higley Unified School District (4248)?
The average composite rating for Higley Unified School District (4248) is 8.0/10. 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 Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Higley Unified School District (4248)'s district-level spending was $9,611 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 Higley Unified School District (4248)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Higley Unified School District (4248) is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Coronado Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Higley Unified School District (4248) with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Across schools in Higley Unified School District (4248) with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Higley Unified School District (4248) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Higley Unified School District (4248) has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 16 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.6%
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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