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Paloma School District (4255)

38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337-3022
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 115 students in Paloma School District (4255). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Paloma School District (4255) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), 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
2,470 Schools
# Students
115 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
50,033 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 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 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#394 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
20-29%
40%
21-39%
24%
(16-17)
≥50%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $11,429. 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 $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,313
$11,429
Spending / Student
$34,157
$11,331

Best Paloma School District (4255) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38739 W I 8
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
(928) 683-2588
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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 #394 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.
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 $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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