Murphy Elementary District (4265) School District
School District · Phoenix, Arizona
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Enrollment
1,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
3
3 elem
Enrollment
1,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Evaluating Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Murphy Elementary District (4265) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Arthur M Hamilton School
Phoenix · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#201 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,466
+$1,290 vs Arizona median
District size
1,117 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Murphy Elementary District (4265) ranks #201 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Murphy Elementary District (4265)'s schools with real test data average 3.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jack L Kuban Elementary School (3.8/10), William R Sullivan Elementary School (3.5/10), and Arthur M Hamilton School (3.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack L Kuban Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 2 | William R Sullivan Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Arthur M Hamilton School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $12,466 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Murphy Elementary District (4265) has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jack L Kuban Elementary School, which has a composite score of 3.8/10.
In standardized testing, Murphy Elementary District (4265) students show an average math proficiency of 25.1% and ELA proficiency of 31.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265) with test data.
Schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265)
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Phoenix
- Total Enrollment
- 1,117
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- District spending per student
- $12,466NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 3.4/10. 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 Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Murphy Elementary District (4265)'s district-level spending was $12,466 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 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)?
Jack L Kuban Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Murphy Elementary District (4265) with a composite score of 3.8/10.
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 25.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.1%. 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 3.4/10 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 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
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.1%
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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