Fountain Hills Unified District
- 16000 EAST PALISADES BLVD
- FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
- (480) 664-5000
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.3% | 70.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,744 | $8,089 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.3 | 19.9 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,324 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 135 | - |
District Test Scores
AIMS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 94.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 74.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 69.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 53.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 84.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 77.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 68.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 71.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 91.0% | 70.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 92.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 65.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 90.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 50.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.0% | - | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 76.0% | |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 19.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 87.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 83.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 72.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 55.0% | 34.0% | |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 77.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 35.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 72.0% | |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | 58.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 85.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 57.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 37.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 77.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 63.0% | |
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 23.0% | 23.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 71.0% | - | |
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 48.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | - | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 60.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | - | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 59.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 78.0% | - | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2008 | 58.0% | - | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 83.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 88.0% | 73.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 78.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 67.0% | 35.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 78.0% | 49.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 50.0% | 28.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 54.0% | 36.0% | |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,324 | 17.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 18 |
| Kindergarten Students | 105 |
| 1st Grade Students | 152 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 163 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 161 |
| 4th Grade Students | 159 |
| 5th Grade Students | 135 |
| 6th Grade Students | 156 |
| 7th Grade Students | 187 |
| 8th Grade Students | 168 |
| 9th Grade Students | 188 |
| 10th Grade Students | 211 |
| 11th Grade Students | 196 |
| 12th Grade Students | 185 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 203 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 62 |
| Hispanic | 115 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 36 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,768 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,126 |
| Female | 1,058 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 135 | 17.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 84 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 43 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 24 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 57 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 1 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 10 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 31 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $24,508,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $19,610,000 | 80.0% |
| Property Tax | $16,694,000 | 68.1% |
| Other School Systems | $585,000 | 2.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch | $477,000 | 1.9% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| District Activity Receipts | $619,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $177,000 | 0.7% |
| Interest Earnings | $272,000 | 1.1% |
| Private Contributions | $255,000 | 1.0% |
| Miscellaneous | $523,000 | 2.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $4,111,000 | 16.8% |
| General Formula Assistance | $3,843,000 | 15.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $57,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $57,000 | 0.2% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $10,000 | 0.04% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $18,000 | 0.07% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $111,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Programs | $15,000 | 0.06% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $787,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $111,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $315,000 | 1.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $52,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $31,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $102,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $57,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $8,000 | 0.03% |
| Direct - Other | $104,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $18,152,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $9,783,000 | 53.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,612,000 | 41.9% |
| Student Support | $1,151,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $579,000 | 2.4% |
| General Administration Support | $383,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $991,000 | 4.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,204,000 | 9.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $770,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,534,000 | 6.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $757,000 | 4.2% |
| Food Services | $563,000 | 2.3% |
| Enterprise Operations | $194,000 | 0.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 204 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 11 | 1.3% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Fountain Hills Unified District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 4
- Students: 2,324
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 135
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNTAIN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
16100 East Palisades Blvd
Fountain Hills, AZ Public | 9-12 | 780 | 20.1 |  Review This School |
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| FOUNTAIN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
15414 North Mcdowell Mountain
Fountain Hills, AZ Public | 6-8 | 511 | 17.0 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FOUR PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
17300 East Calaveras
Fountain Hills, AZ Public | 3-5 | 455 | 18.2 |  3.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
14825 North Fayette Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ Public | PK-2 | 438 | 14.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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