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Mayer Unified School District (4473)

12606 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333-9539
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mayer Unified School District (4473) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Mayer Unified School District (4473). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mayer Unified School District (4473) have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
526 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mayer Unified School District (4473), 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#347 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
34%
29%
40%
20-24%
24%
85%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
27%
48%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
65%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $11,429. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,127 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,429
Spending / Student
$12,127
$11,331

Best Mayer Unified School District (4473) ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12568 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1101
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Mayer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17300 E Mule Deer Dr
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) manages 2 public schools serving 526 students.
What is the rank of Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) is ranked #382 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
65% of Mayer Unified School District (4473) students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Mayer Unified School District (4473)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,127 is higher than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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