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Tempe School District (4258)

3205 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282-3853
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tempe School District (4258) 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 23 public schools serving 10,293 students in Tempe School District (4258). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tempe School District (4258) have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
23 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
10,293 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
733 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Tempe School District (4258), 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#328 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
34%
31%
40%
19%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.66
% American Indian
7%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
52%
48%
% Black
13%
6%
% White
19%
34%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,666 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,198 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$146 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,666
$11,421
Spending / Student
$14,198
$11,323

Best Tempe School District (4258) Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ward Traditional Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1965 E Hermosa Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 491-8871
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Fuller Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1975 E Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Rover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Broadmor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 E Aepli Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-6599
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Mckemy Academy Of International Studies
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 S College Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 459-5048
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Meyer Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2615 S Dorsey Ln
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 584-6339
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1325 E Malibu Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-6608
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Arredondo Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 E Carson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 897-2744
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Curry Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1974 E Meadow Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8336
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Wood School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
727 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 838-0711
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Aguilar School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-2544
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Connolly Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 E Concorda Dr
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 967-8933
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Nevitt Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4525 E Saint Anne Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 431-6640
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Holdeman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 W 18th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-9934
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Tempe Elementary Online Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #1616.
Carminati School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 S Mcallister Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 784-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Scales Technology Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 W 5th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9909
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
Cecil Shamley School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Scovel St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-2440
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Flora Thew Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2130 E Howe Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 894-5574
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Frank Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8409 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6202
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 S Beck Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-7114
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Getz School
625 W Cornell Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6233
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) manages 23 public schools serving 10,293 students.
What is the rank of Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) is ranked #346 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 Tempe School District (4258)?
52% of Tempe School District (4258) students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tempe School District (4258)?
Tempe School District (4258) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tempe School District (4258)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,198 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 23 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 10,293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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