Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
School District · Kayenta, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,611
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#43 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,283
+$11,107 vs Arizona median
District size
1,611 students
Typical than Arizona median
The short answer
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) ranks #43 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)'s schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Baker Middle School (7.4/10), Debbie Braff Elementary School (7.3/10), and Monument Valley High School (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Debbie Braff Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Monument Valley High School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is a Kayenta, Arizona school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,611 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $22,283 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Baker Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) students show an average math proficiency of 21.9% and ELA proficiency of 28.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) with test data.
Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Kayenta
- Total Enrollment
- 1,611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 115
- District spending per student
- $22,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 44.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
The average composite rating for Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is 6.9/10. 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 Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)'s district-level spending was $22,283 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 Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Baker Middle School is the highest-rated school in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Across schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) with test data, the average math proficiency is 21.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 4 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 21.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.6%
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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