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6.1 avg / 10

Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District

School District · Phoenix, Arizona

Students: 1,117
Teachers (FTE): 41

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

3

3 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,466

Student-Teacher Ratio

27.2:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#97 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,466

+$1,290 vs Arizona median

District size

1,117 students

Smaller than Arizona median

About Murphy Elementary District (4265)

Murphy Elementary District (4265) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,117 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27.2:1. The district invests $12,466 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Murphy Elementary District (4265) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Arthur M Hamilton School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Murphy Elementary District (4265) students show an average math proficiency of 12.1% and ELA proficiency of 11.8%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 11.8%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265) with test data.

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Phoenix
Total Enrollment
1,117
Teachers (FTE)
41
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?

Murphy Elementary District (4265) has 3 schools in total — 3 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Murphy Elementary District (4265)?

The average composite rating for Murphy Elementary District (4265) is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?

Murphy Elementary District (4265) spends $12,466 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Murphy Elementary District (4265) is 27.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?

Arthur M Hamilton School is the highest-rated school in Murphy Elementary District (4265) with a composite score of 6.3/10.

What are the test scores in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?

Across schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265) with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 11.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Murphy Elementary District (4265) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Murphy Elementary District (4265) has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 3 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
12.1%
ELA Proficiency
11.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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