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Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District

20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142-9521
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 14,503 students in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
15 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
14,503 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
725 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 603 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#122 out of 618 school districts
(Top 20%)
51%
34%
55%
40%
32%
24%
94%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
48%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
64%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $7,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,258 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$134 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,970
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,258
$11,323

Best Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
19684 S. 225th Pl
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7490
Grades: PK-6
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22801 E Via Del Jardin
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6900
Grades: PK-6
| 1,163 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22301 S Hawes Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5912
Grades: PK-6
| 740 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frances Brandon-pickett Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22706 East Village Loop Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7420
Grades: PK-6
| 611 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Queen Creek High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22149 E Ocotillo Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5973
Grades: 9-12
| 2,132 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9737 E Toledo Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7443
Grades: PK-6
| 1,330 students
Rank: #77.
Schnepf Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23161 E Grange Pkwy
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Grades: PK-6
| 840 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 983 students
Rank: #99.
Jack Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20750 S 214th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-7400
Grades: PK-6
| 630 students
Rank: #1010.
Queen Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23636 S 204th St
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5920
Grades: PK-6
| 735 students
Rank: #1111.
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24937 S Sossaman Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 474-6700
Grades: 5-8
| 186 students
Rank: #1212.
Queen Creek Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20435 S Old Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5940
Grades: 5-8
| 562 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastmark High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9560 E Ray Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 474-6950
Grades: 7-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #1414.
Queen Creek Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20217 E Chandler Heights Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5935
Grades: K-12
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crismon High School
21942 East Riggs Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 987-5583
Grades: 7-11
| 1,646 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District manages 15 public schools serving 14,503 students.
What is the rank of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District is ranked #111 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District?
64% of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District?
Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,258 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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