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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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 545 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.
Public 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
545 Students
1,111,369 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
62,202 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mayer Unified School District (4473), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 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.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Graduation Rate
85%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
30%
49%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
63%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,028 is higher than the state median of $11,551. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,705 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,028
$11,551
Spending / Student
$11,705
$11,452
Best Mayer Unified School District (4473) Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12568 E Main St
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1100
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Mayer High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17300 E Mule Deer Dr
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Mayer, AZ 86333
(928) 642-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) manages 2 public schools serving 545 students.
What is the rank of Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) is ranked #381 out of 602 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)?
63% of Mayer Unified School District (4473) students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mayer Unified School District (4473)?
Mayer Unified School District (4473) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Mayer Unified School District (4473)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,705 is higher than the state median of $11,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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