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#626 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 31% in state

Kiser Elementary School

Elementary School · Paloma School District (4255) · Gila Bend, AZ

A Paloma School District (4255) elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

38739 W I 8, Gila Bend, AZ 85337

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$22,821
Chronic Absenteeism36.5%

Students at Kiser Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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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The neighborhood

Where Kiser Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,260

Median home value

$120,800

Median rent

$1,089/mo

College educated

7.8%

Homeownership

64.7%

Poverty rate

33.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Paloma School District (4255)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kiser Elementary School is listed in Paloma School District (4255); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kiser Elementary School

Kiser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gila Bend, AZ, part of Paloma School District (4255), serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kiser Elementary School

What grades does Kiser Elementary School serve?

Kiser Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Kiser Elementary School?

Kiser Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kiser Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kiser Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kiser Elementary School rank in AZ?

Kiser Elementary School ranks #626 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Kiser Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kiser Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Kiser Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kiser Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kiser Elementary School a charter school?

No, Kiser Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kiser Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kiser Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.5%
Area population (ZIP 85337)
2,396
Area median age
37.1
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 85337; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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