Top Rankings
Parker Unified School District (4510) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,721 students in Parker Unified School District (4510). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Parker Unified School District (4510) have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,721 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parker Unified School District (4510), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Graduation Rate
80%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.66
% American Indian
29%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
13%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,458 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,458
$11,421
Spending / Student
$12,352
$11,323
Best Parker Unified School District (4510) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W 16th St
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 3-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Wallace Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 W 18th St # 1090
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2141
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Le Pera Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19121 Tahbo Rd
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 662-4306
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 S Navajo Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-8203
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) manages 6 public schools serving 1,721 students.
What is the rank of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) is ranked #387 out of 603 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
51% of Parker Unified School District (4510) students are Hispanic, 29% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Parker Unified School District (4510) has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Parker Unified School District (4510)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,352 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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