J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
School District · San Tan Vly, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,052
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Evaluating J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge J O Combs Unified School District (4445) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Combs High School
San Tan Valley · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Combs Traditional Academy
San Tan Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ranch Elementary School
San Tan Valley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#164 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,719
$1,457 vs Arizona median
District size
4,052 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) ranks #164 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. J O Combs Unified School District (4445)'s schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Combs High School (7.4/10), Combs Traditional Academy (7.4/10), and Ranch Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Combs High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Combs Traditional Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Ranch Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Jack Harmon Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | J. O. Combs Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Ellsworth Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Combs Center for Success High School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Combs Online School for Success | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) is a San Tan Vly, Arizona school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,052 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. District-level spending was $9,719 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Combs High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) students show an average math proficiency of 44.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) with test data.
Schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- San Tan Vly
- Total Enrollment
- 4,052
- Teachers (FTE)
- 208
- District spending per student
- $9,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
The average composite rating for J O Combs Unified School District (4445) is 5.0/10. 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 J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445)'s district-level spending was $9,719 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 J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
The average student-teacher ratio in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) is 19.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Combs High School is the highest-rated school in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Across schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does J O Combs Unified School District (4445) compare to other districts in Arizona?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 10 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.2%
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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