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
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#95 of 201
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
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 Rover Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Tempe School District (4258) students show an average math proficiency of 26.8% and ELA proficiency of 36.7%.
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)?
Rover Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tempe School District (4258) with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 26.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.7%. 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Tempe School District (4258) with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (45)
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- Vail Unified District (4413) (23)
- Amphitheater Unified District (4406) (22)
- Sunnyside Unified District (4407) (22)
- Marana Unified District (4404) (20)
- Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (20)
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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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