Paloma School District (4255)
School District · Gila Bend, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$22,821
+$11,645 vs Arizona median
District size
115 students
Smaller than Arizona median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Paloma School District (4255) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Paloma School District (4255)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiser Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Paloma School District (4255)
Paloma School District (4255) is a Gila Bend, Arizona school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 115 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. District-level spending was $22,821 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Paloma School District (4255) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kiser Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Paloma School District (4255) students show an average math proficiency of 25.5% and ELA proficiency of 35.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Paloma School District (4255), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Paloma School District (4255) with test data.
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Gila Bend
- Total Enrollment
- 115
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- District spending per student
- $22,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Paloma School District (4255)?
The average composite rating for Paloma School District (4255) 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 Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255)'s district-level spending was $22,821 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 Paloma School District (4255)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Paloma School District (4255) is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Paloma School District (4255)?
Kiser Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Paloma School District (4255) with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Paloma School District (4255)?
Across schools in Paloma School District (4255) with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 25.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.1%
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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