Dysart Unified District
- 15802 NORTH PARKVIEW PLACEACE
- SURPRISE, AZ 85374
- (623) 876-7000
19 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $6,971 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.8 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | - |
| Number of Students | 24,373 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,232 | - |
District Test Scores
AIMS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 99.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 93.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 85.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 74.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 69.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 53.0% | 53.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 86.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 77.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 50.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 11.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 23.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 51.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 24.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | - | |
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 18.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 24.0% | 29.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 30.0% | - | |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 72.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 33.0% | 34.0% | |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.0% | 35.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 2013 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 62.0% | |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 72.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 58.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 72.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 33.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 37.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 68.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 2008 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 31.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 34.0% | 25.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 15.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 67.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.0% | 73.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 69.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 41.0% | 35.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 47.0% | 49.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 46.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 39.0% | 28.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 36.0% | 36.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 33.0% | 35.0% | |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 24,373 | 19.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 383 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,890 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,943 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,981 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,971 |
| 4th Grade Students | 2,015 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,900 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,882 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,991 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,811 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,918 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,741 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,603 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,330 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 271 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 773 |
| Hispanic | 8,722 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,296 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 12,297 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12,588 |
| Female | 11,771 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,232 | 19.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 21 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 91 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 830 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 290 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 222 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 5 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 36 |
| Elementary | 20 |
| Secondary | 16 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 23 |
| Library Support Staff | 32 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 510 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 60 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 120 |
| Student Support Services | 115 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 204 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $242,235,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $79,288,000 | 32.7% |
| Property Tax | $65,134,000 | 26.9% |
| Other School Systems | $1,345,000 | 0.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $46,000 | 0.02% |
| School Lunch | $3,067,000 | 1.3% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $19,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,696,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Sales and Services | $722,000 | 0.3% |
| Sale of Property | $130,000 | 0.05% |
| Interest Earnings | $2,324,000 | 1.0% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Private Contributions | $2,038,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,765,000 | 1.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $150,809,000 | 62.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $93,700,000 | 38.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $493,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $975,000 | 0.4% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $69,000 | 0.03% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $219,000 | 0.09% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $55,103,000 | 22.7% |
| Other Programs | $250,000 | 0.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $12,138,000 | 5.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,307,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,708,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $454,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $75,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $136,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,770,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $3,544,000 | 1.5% |
| Non-Specified | $13,000 | 0.01% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $131,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $163,135,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $88,092,000 | 54.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $67,063,000 | 41.1% |
| Student Support | $11,343,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,158,000 | 2.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,264,000 | 0.5% |
| School Administration Support | $8,741,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $16,550,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $8,443,000 | 3.5% |
| Other Support Services | $15,564,000 | 6.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $7,980,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $7,475,000 | 3.1% |
| Enterprise Operations | $505,000 | 0.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 95.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 972 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 196 | 3.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dysart Unified District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 24
- Students: 24,373
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,232
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| ASHTON RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14898 West Acoma Dr
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 1,052 | 20.8 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| CANYON RIDGE SCHOOL | ||||
17359 West Surprise Farms Loop
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 824 | 20.6 |  Review This School |
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| CIMARRON SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17032 West Surprise Farms Loop
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 1,066 | 20.5 | Review This School |
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| COUNTRYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15047 North Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 928 | 19.3 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| DESERT MOON SCHOOL | ||||
23251 North 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 430 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| DYSART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12950 West Varney Rd
El Mirage, AZ Public | KG-8 | 870 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| DYSART HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
11425 North Dysart Rd
El Mirage, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,683 | 22.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| EL MIRAGE SCHOOL | ||||
13500 North El Mirage Rd
El Mirage, AZ Public | PK-8 | 942 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| KINGSWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15150 West Mondell Rd
Surprise, AZ Public | PK-8 | 753 | 18.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LUKE SCHOOL | ||||
7300 North Dysart Rd
Glendale, AZ Public | PK-8 | 865 | 19.2 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MARLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15042 West Sweetwater Rd
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 805 | 19.4 | Review This School |
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| MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL | ||||
18302 West Burton
Waddell, AZ Public | KG-8 | 955 | 20.8 | Review This School |
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| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15800 North Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 833 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| RANCHO GABRIELA SCHOOL | ||||
15272 West Gabriela Dr
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 965 | 21.4 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RIVERVIEW SCHOOL | ||||
12701 North Main
El Mirage, AZ Public | KG-8 | 1,011 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| SHADOW RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
10909 North Perryville Rd
Waddell, AZ Public | 9-12 | 610 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| SONORAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11405 North Greer Ranch Parkwa
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 568 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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| SUNSET HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17825 West Sierra Montana Loop
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 1,135 | 20.0 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| SURPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
12907 West Greenway Rd
El Mirage, AZ Public | PK-8 | 848 | 17.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THOMPSON RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
11800 West Thompson Ranch Rd
El Mirage, AZ Public | KG-8 | 828 | 19.3 | Review This School |
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| VALLEY VISTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
15550 North Parkview Place
Surprise, AZ Public | 9-12 | 2,311 | 23.0 | Review This School |
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| WESTERN PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
18063 West Surprise Farms Loop
Surprise, AZ Public | PK-8 | 1,150 | 18.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WEST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
13700 West Greenway Rd
Surprise, AZ Public | KG-8 | 939 | 19.8 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLOW CANYON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
17901 West Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ Public | 9-12 | 1,988 | 24.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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