Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District
School District · Wickenburg, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,366
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#94 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,366
+$190 vs Arizona median
District size
1,250 students
Smaller than Arizona median
About Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) is a Wickenburg, Arizona school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,250 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $11,366 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Wickenburg Unified District (4236) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vulture Peak Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Wickenburg Unified District (4236) students show an average math proficiency of 35.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with test data.
Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Wickenburg
- Total Enrollment
- 1,250
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
The average composite rating for Wickenburg Unified District (4236) 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 Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) spends $11,366 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Vulture Peak Middle School is the highest-rated school in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Wickenburg Unified District (4236)?
Across schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wickenburg Unified District (4236) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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
- 35.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.1%
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 Wickenburg Unified District (4236) with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) (45)
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- Washington Elementary School District (4260) (33)
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- Kyrene Elementary District (4267) (26)
- Dysart Unified District (4243) (25)
- Cartwright Elementary District (4282) (23)
- Tempe School District (4258) (23)
- Vail Unified District (4413) (23)
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- Sunnyside Unified District (4407) (22)
- Marana Unified District (4404) (20)
- Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (20)
- Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) (20)
- Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) (19)
- Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (6393) (19)
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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