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#542 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 27% in state

Mayer Elementary School

Elementary School · Mayer Unified School District (4473) · Mayer, AZ

A Mayer Unified School District (4473) elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 1059, Mayer, AZ 86333

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$13,049
Chronic Absenteeism45.3%

Students at Mayer Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Mayer 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average276/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$54,385

Median home value

$173,000

Median rent

$1,008/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86333; 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.

Mayer Unified School District (4473)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mayer Elementary School is listed in Mayer Unified School District (4473); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mayer Elementary School

Mayer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mayer, AZ, part of Mayer Unified School District (4473), serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mayer Elementary School

What grades does Mayer Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Mayer Elementary School?

Mayer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mayer Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mayer Elementary School rank in AZ?

Mayer Elementary School ranks #542 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Mayer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mayer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Mayer Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayer Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mayer Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mayer Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Yavapai County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.3%
Area population (ZIP 86333)
6,425
Area average commute
33.6 min
Area median age
50.7
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 86333; 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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