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Murphy Elementary District (4265) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,117 students in Murphy Elementary District (4265). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Murphy Elementary District (4265) have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,117 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Murphy Elementary District (4265), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#518 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
90%
48%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
2%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,581 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,368 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,581
$11,429
Spending / Student
$14,368
$11,331
Best Murphy Elementary District (4265) Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack L Kuban Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 W Sherman St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5441
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
William R Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2 N 31st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5221
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Arthur M Hamilton School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2020 W Durango St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) manages 3 public schools serving 1,117 students.
What is the rank of Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) is ranked #555 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
90% of Murphy Elementary District (4265) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murphy Elementary District (4265)?
Murphy Elementary District (4265) has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Murphy Elementary District (4265)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,368 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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