Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)
School District · Hereford, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,962
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,962
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) 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.
Palominas Elementary School
Hereford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coronado Elementary School
Hereford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley View Elementary School
Hereford · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#130 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,962
+$3,786 vs Arizona median
District size
839 students
Smaller than Arizona median
The short answer
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) ranks #130 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)'s schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Palominas Elementary School (6.5/10), Coronado Elementary School (6.2/10), and Valley View Elementary School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)
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 | Palominas Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Coronado Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Valley View Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) is a Hereford, Arizona school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 839 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $14,962 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Palominas Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 62.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) with test data.
Schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Hereford
- Total Enrollment
- 839
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
The average composite rating for Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) spends $14,962 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Palominas Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180)?
Across schools in Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180) has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.5%
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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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