Tempe School District (4258)
School District · Tempe, Arizona
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
23
19 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
10,293
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
23
19 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
10,293
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#20 of 203
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,504
+$1,328 vs Arizona median
District size
10,293 students
Much larger than Arizona median
The short answer
Tempe School District (4258) ranks #20 of 203 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Tempe School District (4258)'s schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mckemy Academy of International Studies (9.1/10), Arredondo Elementary School (9.0/10), and Meyer Montessori (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tempe School District (4258) schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tempe School District (4258)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckemy Academy of International Studies | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Arredondo Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Meyer Montessori | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Aguilar School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Broadmor Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Frank Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Ward Traditional Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Wood School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Rover Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tempe School District (4258)
Tempe School District (4258) is a Tempe, Arizona school district serving 23 schools.The district educates 10,293 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. District-level spending was $12,504 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Tempe School District (4258) is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mckemy Academy of International Studies, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Tempe School District (4258) students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 46.6%.
The district includes 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Tempe School District (4258), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tempe School District (4258) with test data.
Schools in Tempe School District (4258)
23 schoolsElementary Schools19
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tempe
- Total Enrollment
- 10,293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 732
- District spending per student
- $12,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) has 23 schools in total — 19 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tempe School District (4258)?
The average composite rating for Tempe School District (4258) is 7.4/10. 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258)'s district-level spending was $12,504 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tempe School District (4258) is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tempe School District (4258)?
Mckemy Academy of International Studies is the highest-rated school in Tempe School District (4258) with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Tempe School District (4258)?
Across schools in Tempe School District (4258) with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tempe School District (4258) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Tempe School District (4258) has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 23 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.6%
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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