Tempe School District (4258)
School District · Tempe, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
23
19 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
23
19 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,504
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Tempe School District (4258)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tempe School District (4258) 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.
Ward Traditional Academy
Tempe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Meyer Montessori
Tempe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fuller Elementary School
Tempe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#104 of 202
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below 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 #104 of 202 Arizona districts by overall school rating. Tempe School District (4258)'s schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ward Traditional Academy (8.4/10), Meyer Montessori (8.3/10), and Fuller Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | Ward Traditional Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Meyer Montessori | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Fuller Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Rover Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Broadmor Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Arredondo Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Curry Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Connolly Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Mckemy Academy of International Studies | 6.0 / 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. The district invests $12,504 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Tempe School District (4258) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ward Traditional Academy, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Tempe School District (4258) students show an average math proficiency of 41.3% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 19
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Tempe
- Total Enrollment
- 10,293
- Teachers (FTE)
- 732
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) spends $12,504 per student per year.
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)?
Ward Traditional Academy is the highest-rated school in Tempe School District (4258) with a composite score of 8.4/10.
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 41.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. 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 6.1/10 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
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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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