Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District
School District · Queen Creek, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
14,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
15
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
14,503
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#31 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,137
$2,039 vs Arizona median
District size
14,503 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) ranks #31 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Queen Creek Unified District (4245)'s schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Newell Barney College Preparatory School (9.2/10), Silver Valley Elementary (8.3/10), and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Queen Creek Unified District (4245) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newell Barney College Preparatory School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Silver Valley Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Desert Mountain Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Queen Creek Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Crismon High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Queen Creek High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Schnepf Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) is a Queen Creek, Arizona school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 14,503 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. District-level spending was $9,137 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Newell Barney College Preparatory School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Queen Creek Unified District (4245) students show an average math proficiency of 60.0% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) with test data.
Schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
15 schoolsElementary Schools9
High Schools2
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Queen Creek
- Total Enrollment
- 14,503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 724
- District spending per student
- $9,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) has 15 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
The average composite rating for Queen Creek Unified District (4245) is 7.1/10. 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 Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245)'s district-level spending was $9,137 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 Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) is 20:1.
What is the top-rated school in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Newell Barney College Preparatory School is the highest-rated school in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Queen Creek Unified District (4245)?
Across schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Queen Creek Unified District (4245) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 15 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.1%
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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