For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 115 students in Paloma School District (4255). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
School in Paloma School District (4255) have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
115 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paloma School District (4255), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥50%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.66
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
87%
48%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
5%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,313 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,157 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,313
$11,421
Spending / Student
$34,157
$11,323
Best Paloma School District (4255) Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) manages 1 public schools serving 115 students.
What is the rank of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) is ranked #469 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paloma School District (4255)?
87% of Paloma School District (4255) students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paloma School District (4255)?
Paloma School District (4255) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Paloma School District (4255)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,157 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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