Below Average
#1709 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Hurley Ranch Elementary
Middle School · Union Elementary District (4277) · Tolleson, AZ
An Union Elementary District (4277) middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8950 W ILLINI RD, Tolleson, AZ 85353
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hurley Ranch Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hurley Ranch Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High10,167/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tolleson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,867
Median home value
$344,600
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85353; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Kings Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–8 | 3.0 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Country Gardens Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Western Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Union Elementary District (4277)
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hurley Ranch Elementary is listed in Union Elementary District (4277); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hurley Ranch Elementary
Hurley Ranch Elementary is a public middle school in Tolleson, AZ, part of Union Elementary District (4277), serving approximately 666 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hurley Ranch Elementary
What grades does Hurley Ranch Elementary serve?
Hurley Ranch Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Hurley Ranch Elementary?
Hurley Ranch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 666 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley Ranch Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hurley Ranch Elementary rank in AZ?
Hurley Ranch Elementary ranks #1,709 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Hurley Ranch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hurley Ranch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hurley Ranch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hurley Ranch Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hurley Ranch Elementary a charter school?
No, Hurley Ranch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hurley Ranch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hurley Ranch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 666
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (623) 478-5100
- Area population (ZIP 85353)
- 44,995
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 28.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85353; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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